Historical Markers and War Memorials in Independence, Kentucky
Independence and Covington are both the county seat for Kenton County
Independence is in Kenton County
Kenton County(106) ► ADJACENT TO KENTON COUNTY Boone County(55) ► Campbell County(49) ► Grant County(6) ► Pendleton County(8) ► Hamilton County, Ohio(345) ►
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County named, 1840, for Gen. Simon Kenton, 1755–1836. Pioneer of area. Born in Virginia. At 16, thinking he had killed a man, fled beyond Alleghenies becoming companion of Daniel Boone and other early pioneers of Kentucky. Scout for Gov. . . . — — Map (db m136086) HM
For God and country
In Memoriam
With solemn pride
and gratitude we pay
tribute to those who
have served their
country in order that
freedom shall not
perish from the Earth — — Map (db m187439) WM
