Rabbit Hash, Rural community in Boone County, Kentucky, United States.
Rabbit Hash is a small rural community in Boone County, Kentucky, located along the banks of the Ohio River. The settlement consists of scattered homes and farmland with minimal commercial development.
The settlement was originally named Carlton but changed its name to Rabbit Hash in 1847 to avoid mail delivery confusion with the town of Carrollton. Historic buildings from the 1800s remain as reminders of the community's early development.
The name comes from a local dish that was once common in the area. This connection to food and tradition remains part of how residents identify with their small community today.
The community has no restaurants or accommodations within it; visitors should arrange food and lodging in nearby Florence or Covington. A car is needed to reach this remote rural area from larger towns.
The community has a quirky tradition of electing dogs as mayors, which has become a fun local practice. In 2020, French bulldog Wilbur Beast won the mayoral race by receiving the most votes.
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