The Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky

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The Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky is the authoritative reference on the people, places, history, and wealthy heritage of the Northern Kentucky region. The encyclopedia defines an overpassed region of more than 450,000 residents and celebrates its contributions to agriculture, art, architecture, commerce, education, entertainment, literature, medicine, military, science, and sports. Ceaselessly known as one of the vital points of the “Golden Triangle” on account of its proximity to Lexington and Louisville, Northern Kentucky is made up of eleven counties along the Ohio River: Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Mason, Owen, Pendleton, and Robertson.

With more than 2,000 entries, 170 images, and 13 maps, this encyclopedia will assist readers appreciate the region’s unique history and culture, in addition to the role of Northern Kentucky in the larger history of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the nation.

Describes the “Golden Triangle” of Kentucky, an economically prosperous area with high employment, investment, and job-creation rates

Comprises entries on institutions of higher learning, including Northern Kentucky University, Thomas More College, and three community and technical colleges

Details the historic cities of Covington, Newport, Bellevue, Dayton, and Ludlow and their renaissance along the shore of the Ohio River

Illustrates the importance of the Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport in addition to major corporations such as Ashland, Fidelity Investments, Omnicare, Toyota North The usa, and United States Playing Card

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