Grant County Real Estate Northern Kentucky's Southern Most County...
About Grant County
Grant County is Northern Kentucky’s southernmost county. It’s located at the very top of the Bluegrass Region and is known as the gateway to the Bluegrass. Grant County is within an hour of Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati. Grant County was established in 1820 and is named for a nearby settler, Samuel Grant, the son of William and Elizabeth Boone Grant, and the nephew of Daniel Boone.
Early pioneers heavily traveled the “Dry Ridge Trace” (the Indian trail) which later became the Lexington-Covington Turnpike (a stagecoach route) and the line of travel for the Norfolk Southern Railroad. After tool gates were taken down, it became what it is known as today, “Dixie Highway” or US 25.
Grant County’s surrounding cities include, Dry Ridge, Crittenden, Corinth and Williamsburg. Each city continues to grow due to its convenient location to the Cincinnati area, Lexington area and Louisville area.
Amenities
Fishing, hiking, kayaking, and more await you in Grant County!
Community
Grant County is home to 24,700+ residents.
Weather
Winter Avg. Temperature 43 degrees, Summer Avg. Temperature 84 degrees.
Living in Grant County
Gallatin County, Kentucky offers plenty of that home town atmosphere. It is nestled between Cincinnati, Louisville and Lexington making it a great spot to live. It’s beautiful rolling hillsides and suburb views of the Ohio River Valley make it a relaxing place to call home.
Shopping, Dining & Entertainment
Gallatin County is small in size but large in hospitality. It offers various privately owned restaurants that will suit all your tastes. Gallatin Counties largest attraction is the Kentucky Speedway, home to the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide, Camping World Truck and Indy Car Series events. Along with racing, you can also enjoy the water sports offered by the Ohio River.
Parks & Recreation
Gallatin County is home to the Sugar Bay Golf Course, Craigs Creek Resort and numerous campgrounds. Enjoy a day on the river and use one of the two marinas, each equipped with boat launch and water access. Craigs Creek Resort is a 1,000 acre lake formed by the Markland Locks & Dam and offers a convenient stopping point between Louisville and Cincinnati if you approach from the water.
Schools, Health & Transportation
The Gallatin County Public School District is comprised of two elementary schools, a middle school and high school. Three medical clinics are located in Gallatin County and the county is near St. Elizabeth Hospitals located in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties.