South Portsmouth, Kentucky facts for kids
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South Portsmouth, Kentucky
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The U.S. Grant Bridge between Portsmouth and South Portsmouth
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 South Portsmouth, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
South Portsmouth, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Greenup |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41174
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 503970 |
South Portsmouth is a small place in Greenup County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It sits right on the Ohio River, directly across from a bigger city called Portsmouth, Ohio. A road called Kentucky Route 8 goes through South Portsmouth.
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History of South Portsmouth
South Portsmouth has an interesting past. It was first known as Springville. This name came from the many natural springs found in the area.
Becoming a Town
Springville officially became a town on March 3, 1876. Later, in the early 1900s, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway built train tracks through the community.
Name Change
After the railway arrived, the name of the community changed. It became South Portsmouth. This new name likely showed its location. It also helped connect it more closely with Portsmouth, Ohio. Portsmouth, Ohio, was a much larger city nearby.
Transportation Links
South Portsmouth is connected by roads and railways. Kentucky Route 8 is a main road that runs through the community.
Train Station
Just east of South Portsmouth, there is an Amtrak train station. It is called the South Portsmouth-South Shore station. This station helps people travel to and from the area by train.
Native American History
South Portsmouth is also important for its history with Native Americans. It was once the location of an 18th-century Shawnee Indian village. This village was known as Lower Shawneetown.
Important People
- Charles Kinney (1850–1918) - Charles Kinney was an important person from this area. He served as the Secretary of State for the state of Ohio. This is a high-ranking government job.
