Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Kennedy House
A Marker in George Rogers Clark Park
— Covington, Kentucky —
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
1. Kennedy House Marker
close up of text
(artwork)
Built in the year 1791 by Thomas Kennedy one of the first settlers at the confluence of the Licking and Ohio Rivers. He operated the first ferry crossing the Ohio and his house was a stopping place for travelers journeying north from Lexington.
Erected 1914.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 39° 5.451′ N, 84° 30.393′ W. Marker is in Covington, Kentucky, in Kenton County. Marker is on Riverside Drive, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 Riverside Dr, Covington KY 41011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George and Ruth Kohlbran Fountain (here, next to this marker); Northern Kentucky Heritage League (within shouting distance of this marker); The Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Simon Kenton (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Neighborhoods / Riverwalk Statues (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Simon Kenton (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Mary B. Greene (within
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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
2. Kennedy House Marker
close up of text
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
3. Kennedy House Marker
marker is at the back of George Rogers Clark Park.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
4. Kennedy House Marker
full view of marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 577 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 19, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
