Newport in Campbell County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Newport Barracks

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 16, 2023

1. Newport Barracks Marker

Inscription. An early army post, built in 1804, at junction of Licking and Ohio Rivers. In War of 1812 used as a military prison. Kentucky troops assembled here for the Canadian invasion, 1813. Used for training volunteers during Mexican-American War. Headquarters of Southern District, US Army, until Civil War, then Union recruiting depot. Granted to city by US Congress, 1894.

Erected 1963 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 599.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War of 1812 • War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 39° 5.536′ N, 84° 30.138′ W. Marker is in Newport, Kentucky, in Campbell County. It is on Riverboat Row 0.1 miles west of Columbia Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at the General James Taylor Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Riverboat Row, Newport KY 41071, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Outer Bluegrass.

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It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Thomas (a few steps from this marker); Defending the Valley (a few steps from this marker); The Civil War in Northern Kentucky (a few steps from this marker); Flood Walls (a few steps from this marker); Cincinnati Skyline Pre-1865 (a few steps from this marker); A New Perspective: 1865-1900 (within shouting distance of this marker); Skyscrapers and a Stadium: 1900-1972 (within shouting distance of this marker); Licking River (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.

Also see . . . Newport Barracks. Excerpt:

After the Civil War ended, the Barracks lost their usefulness as one company posts were giving way to larger installations. Its location at the confluence
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 16, 2023

2. Newport Barracks Marker
of the Licking and Ohio Rivers subjected it to frequent flooding, especially during the floods of 1882, 1883 and 1884. In light of that factor, the Secretary of War purchased 112 acres (0.5 km2) on a hill above the Ohio River three miles (5 km) east of Newport which became Fort Thomas.

(Submitted on July 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 16, 2023

3. Newport Barracks Marker

This is a photo of the confluence of the Ohio and Licking River where the fort was located as mentioned on the marker.

Newport Barracks image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Harpers

4. Newport Barracks

Period picture from Harpers. Public Domain.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 540 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.