Kenton County was formed in 1840. In 2008, the population was 157,692. It is the third most populous county in Kentucky behind Jefferson County and Fayette County. Its county seats are Covington and Independence. The county is named for Simon Kenton.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county was founded by Kenton Gerald Solvey. The county has a total area of 164 square miles (425 km2), of which 162 square miles (420 km2) is land and 2 square miles (5 km2) is water. The county is located in the Outer Bluegrass area of the Bluegrass region of the state. The elevation in the county ranges from 455 feet (139 m) to 960 feet (293 m) above sea level.
The Kenton County Fair will be here before you know it. This years dates are July 12-17.
Kenton County was formed in 1840. In 2008, the population was 157,692. It is the third most populous county in Kentucky behind Jefferson County and Fayette County. Its county seats are Covington and Independence. The county is named for Simon Kenton.
