Francisville, Kentucky facts for kids
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Francisville, Kentucky
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Location within Boone County and the state of Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Boone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.48 sq mi (21.97 km2) |
| • Land | 8.48 sq mi (21.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,952 |
| • Density | 1,173.31/sq mi (452.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 859 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629618 |
Francisville is a community in Boone County, Kentucky, United States. It's considered a suburb of the larger Greater Cincinnati area. In 2020, about 9,952 people lived here. Francisville shares its postal code (41048) with a nearby community called Hebron. It's also the northernmost community in the entire state of Kentucky!
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History of Francisville
Francisville was started in 1819. A group of 77 people from a church nearby wanted a new church closer to their homes. They built the Sand Run Baptist Church for $2100. Soon, other important places grew up around the church. These included a post office, a general store, a school, a hotel, and a tobacco warehouse.
Life in Francisville
News and Entertainment
People in Francisville can read The Kentucky Enquirer for daily news. There's also a weekly newspaper called The Boone County Recorder. For TV and radio, Francisville is part of the Greater Cincinnati area. This means residents have access to many television and radio stations.
Geography and Growth
Francisville is located in the northern part of Boone County. It sits on the southwest side of the Cincinnati Metropolitan Area. A large highway, Interstate 275, forms the southern edge of the community. Hebron is just south of this highway.
Francisville stretches north all the way to Kentucky Route 8 (River Road). This road is in the Ohio River valley. Kentucky Route 237 (North Bend Road) is the main road through Francisville. It goes from KY 8 south to I-275 and into Hebron. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Francisville.
The U.S. Census Bureau says Francisville covers about 8.5 square miles (22.0 km²). All of this area is land.
Community Development
Francisville and Hebron have been growing a lot. Many new homes, shops, and businesses are being built. In Francisville, this growth is mostly along Kentucky Route 237. This area is sometimes called the North Bend. This is because it's located in a bend of the Ohio River. This bend is the northernmost point in Kentucky.
Many new neighborhoods have been built or are planned along Kentucky Route 237. These include Cardinal Cove, Parlor Grove, and Thornwilde.
Road Improvements
In 2007, Kentucky Route 237 got a big upgrade. The road was widened to five lanes in some parts. It also got two roundabouts. Roundabouts are circular intersections that help traffic flow smoothly. One roundabout is at Cardinal Way, and another is at Graves Road and Old North Bend Road. The project also added bike lanes and a wide walking path. A bus stop for the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) was also added.
Population Information
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| 2020 | 9,952 | — | |
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Getting Around Francisville
Air Travel
Francisville is served by the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (airport code: CVG). This airport is a major hub for Amazon Prime Air and DHL Aviation. It's also an important airport for Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines.
Highways
Francisville has access to a major interstate highway. Interstate 275 is a beltway that goes around Cincinnati. It helps people travel through Northern Kentucky.
Several state highways also serve Francisville. These include Kentucky Route 237 (North Bend Road) and Kentucky Route 20 (Petersburg Road).
You can get traffic updates for the Greater Cincinnati area by calling 511. This service is called ARTIMIS.
Bus Service
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) provides bus service in Francisville. TANK buses connect Northern Kentucky communities. They also offer bus links to Cincinnati's main bus hub.
See also
In Spanish: Francisville (Kentucky) para niños
