Fort Mitchell, Kentucky facts for kids
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Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
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Chapel at Highland Cemetery
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Location of Fort Mitchell in Kenton County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Kentucky | ||
| County | Kenton | ||
| Incorporated | February 14, 1910 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3.11 sq mi (8.07 km2) | ||
| • Land | 3.10 sq mi (8.02 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 8,702 | ||
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8,653 | ||
| • Density | 2,809.82/sq mi (1,084.71/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
41011, 41017
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| Area code(s) | 859 | ||
| FIPS code | 21-28558 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2403642 | ||
Fort Mitchell is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. It's a place where about 8,700 people live. The city is also part of the larger Cincinnati metropolitan area.
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Fort Mitchell's Past
Fort Mitchell has an interesting history, especially from the Civil War. It was one of seven forts built to protect the city of Cincinnati. The community got its name from General Ormsby M. Mitchel. He was a professor at Cincinnati College (which is now the University of Cincinnati) and helped design these important forts.
Fort Mitchell officially became a city in 1910. Over the years, it grew bigger by adding nearby areas. In 1967, it included a place called South Ft. Mitchell, and in 1999, it added Crescent Park.
Where is Fort Mitchell?
Fort Mitchell is located in Kenton County. The city covers an area of about 3.1 square miles (8.07 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Fort Mitchell?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 80 | — | |
| 1920 | 169 | 111.3% | |
| 1930 | 359 | 112.4% | |
| 1940 | 705 | 96.4% | |
| 1950 | 372 | −47.2% | |
| 1960 | 525 | 41.1% | |
| 1970 | 6,982 | 1,229.9% | |
| 1980 | 7,294 | 4.5% | |
| 1990 | 7,438 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 8,089 | 8.8% | |
| 2010 | 8,207 | 1.5% | |
| 2020 | 8,702 | 6.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 8,653 | 5.4% | |
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In 2020, about 8,702 people lived in Fort Mitchell. The city has grown quite a bit since it was first counted in 1910, when only 80 people lived there!
Most households in Fort Mitchell are families. The average age of people living here is around 36 years old.
Fun Facts and Culture
Fort Mitchell is home to a very unique place: the Vent Haven Museum. This museum is the only one in the world dedicated to ventriloquist dummies! It's a fascinating spot to visit.
Schools in Fort Mitchell
Most of Fort Mitchell is served by the Beechwood Independent School District. This public school system teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. A smaller part of the city is in the Kenton County School District.
There is also a Catholic school called Blessed Sacrament, which teaches students from kindergarten to 8th grade. Beechwood High School is well-known and was even ranked among the best high schools nationwide by U.S. News & World Report in 2015.
Famous People from Fort Mitchell
- A. M. Edwards: He was a lawyer and an important government official who served as the Secretary of Guam from 1960 to 1961. He is buried in Fort Mitchell.
See also
In Spanish: Fort Mitchell (Kentucky) para niños
