Bulletin of the Kenton County Historical Society Website: www.kenton.lib.ky.us/~histsoc Email:
[email protected] P.O. Box 641, Covington, Kentucky 41012-0641 (859) 431-2666 September / October 2007 I Bet You Didn’t Know Upcoming Programs Tidbits of Northern Kentucky History September 8, 2007 1:00 PM to 10:30 PM This small town was first called Fourth Lock, for the lock and dam The Crescent Springs 50th Anniversary will be held at Community whose construction had begun in Park in Crescent Springs. Historic pictures and other nostalgic items 1837 in an unsuccessful attempt to will be displayed; older businesses and residents honored; and newer make the Licking River navigable. Crescent Springs businesses showcased, including restaurants that will A post office was established in be serving food. Our Society will host a booth with historical materi- 1857 under the name Clayton, for als. Between 3:30 and 5:00 p. m., at the “awards ceremonies,” John reasons unknown. Boh and former Post columnist, Jim Reis, will each make a brief pres- entations. A “kid’s area” will have games. Music all day. In about 1852, the Covington- For more information call 341-3017. Lexington RR (later the L&N) was built through the area and a new September 11, 2007 7:00 PM town was established. Suggested by Joel Ham, a local contractor on the The Kenton County Historical Society will hold its Annual Meeting earlier dam project, the town took for election of officers by Society members. Nominations will be taken its name after a US Congressman up to the time of the election for a President, Vice-president, Secretary from that district, William Butler and two directors.