Independence and Covington are both the county seat for Kenton County
Fort Mitchell is in Kenton County
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On Fort Mitchell Avenue at Edgewood Road, on the right when traveling west on Fort Mitchell Avenue.
In the Confederate effort to gain control of Central Ky., Gen. Heth and troops reached outskirts of Covington Sept. 6, 1862 as threat to the North. Object was to hold USA troops here and prevent their moving to resist Bragg's forces nearing . . . — — Map (db m174596) HM
On Dixie Highway (U.S. 25/42) south of Beechwood Road, on the right when traveling south.
Confederate Financier. Eli Metcalfe Bruce, vital link to equipment and food for Southern cause, is buried nearby in Highland Cemetery. He amassed a fortune in meatpacking before War, then moved plants south. He acquired blockade runners to . . . — — Map (db m174595) HM
On Fort Mitchell Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This Centennial Mark is to proclaim Fort Mitchell Country Club's historical significance and place in the community.
March 27, 2004
On this day we assembled to honor the past, enjoy the present, and anticipate the future of the Fort . . . — — Map (db m174597) HM
Near Grandview Drive north of General Mitchel Lane.
Park named for General Mitchel,
(1809-62), who assisted in Union
defense of Cincinnati during Civil
War. Ft. Mitchell, one of 7 forts
erected around city, named for him.
Born in Ky.; graduate of West Point
and served in Mexican War. A . . . — — Map (db m174593) HM