Kenton County

Kenton County is an administrative division in northern Kentucky located where the Licking and Ohio Rivers meet. The territory includes several municipalities, with Covington as its largest city, and features a landscape shaped by river valleys and rolling terrain.

The county was established in 1840 and named after frontiersman Simon Kenton, an early explorer of Kentucky. Its creation was tied to the settlement and expansion of northern Kentucky during the 1800s.

The county's character is shaped by its river towns and industrial heritage, with Covington serving as the cultural anchor for the region's communities. The local identity reflects both the Ohio River's historical importance and the neighborhoods' distinct personalities that developed along its banks.

The county operates from two administrative hubs, with government services split between Covington and Independence. Visitors seeking official services should confirm the location of their specific office before traveling.

Until 2010, this was Kentucky's only county with two official county seats operating at the same time. This dual arrangement was a distinction unique among all Kentucky counties.

Location: Kentucky

Inception: January 29, 1840

Capital city: Covington

Part of: Cincinnati metropolitan area

Shares border with: Hamilton County, Campbell County, Pendleton County, Grant County, Boone County

Website: https://kentoncounty.org

GPS coordinates: 38.93000,-84.54000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:09