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  Newport, Kentucky - LoveToKnow 1911
NEWPORT, a city of Campbell county, Kentucky, U.S.A., on the Ohio River opposite Cincinnati, Ohio, and at the mouth of the Licking River opposite Covington, Ky. Pop.
Newport is essentially a residential suburb of Cincinnati, but it is also industrially important.
Newport was settled late in the 18th century, was laid out in 1791, was incorporated as a town in 1795, and was chartered as a city in 1834.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Newport,_Kentucky   (201 words)

  
 Newport Independent Schools: Our History--A Great Tradition
A landmark endeavor, the Newport Academy was one of the earliest schools chartered west of Pittsburgh.
Newport Academy, also known as the Newport Seminary, operated until 1850 when the Kentucky Legislature officially transferred all of the Academy property and assets to the Newport Public Schools.
At the time Kentucky provided for no general system of common schools, and thus it became the role of the City to provide for the funding and structure for the new common (public) school.
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 Newport, Kentucky - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Newport is a city in Campbell County, Kentucky, USA, at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking Rivers.
Newport is part of the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio Metro Area which comprises over 2 million inhabitants.
Newport is located within a transition zone and is proximal to the extreme northern limit of the humid subtropical climate of the Southeastern United States.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Newport,_Kentucky   (658 words)

  
 Kentucky.gov: - Cities & Counties
Newport, one of the seats of Campbell county, is located near the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers.
Richmond, the seat of Madison county, was settled in 1785 and the town was established in 1795 as the new county seat, replacing Milford.
Covington Kentucky, the largest city in Northern Kentucky, is known for the re-development of its riverfront and skyline, as well as its strong economy.
kentucky.gov /Portal/Category/res_municipal   (2777 words)

  
 The History of Newport, Kentucky   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
These trail blazers were so impressed with the river's heavily wooded and hilled shores, and with the valley's abundance of fish and wildlife, the priests took to calling the Ohio la Belle Riviere, or, the Beautiful River, in their reports and journals.
The establishment of Newport can be traced to pioneers traveling down the Ohio River by flatboat to seek new lives in an untamed wilderness.
General James Taylor pioneered Newport in the 1790s on 1,500 acres inherited from his father, who had been awarded land patent grants for serving in George Washington's provincial regiment, the Virginia Blues, in the French and Indian War.
www.eastrow.org /history.html   (294 words)

  
 Newport Barracks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Newport Barracks was a military barracks in Newport, Kentucky, operational between 1803 and 1894.
Newport had become the recruiting center for Ohio and Kentucky and had to furnish equipment and soldiers for the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.
In 1848 the city of Newport gave to the government all the land lying between the barracks and the Ohio and Licking Rivers.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Newport_Barracks   (622 words)

  
 Preserve America Community: Newport, Kentucky
Preserve America is a White House initiative in cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation; the U.S. Departments of Defense, Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, and Education; the National Endowment for the Humanities; the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities; and the President's Council on Environmental Quality.
Newport (population 17,048) was established in 1795, and its wealth of historic resources is reflected in its four historic districts listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Newport is also proud of its annual historic homes tour in the locally designated East Row Historic District.
www.preserveamerica.gov /4-20-04PAcommunity-newportKY.html   (179 words)

  
 Newport, KY News
The visiting Newport Wildcats got all the way down to the 1-yard line late in the first quarter and couldn't punch it in on four tries, then the Mercer County Titans took control with 15 second-quarter points...
Newport School Board member Jim Hesch and his wife, Helen, pleaded not guilty this morning to a charge of unlawful transaction with a minor in the third degree, a misdemeanor.
NEWPORT, Ky. - More arrests are expected in the case of a northern Kentucky high school teacher accused of selling marijuana to students and buying alcohol for them, police said.
www.topix.net /city/newport-ky   (619 words)

  
 Welcome to Kentucky Haus • A Complete Collection of Craft Items Made in Kentucky
Kentucky Haus in Newport is located on the corner of 10th and Monroe — just off I 471 exit 4 West on 10th St.
Kentucky’s families, farms and chefs opened their recipe boxes to share creative and traditional dishes from the tables of horse farm mansions, church potlucks and gatherings at home.
Kentucky Haus is located on the corner of E. 10th St. and Monroe.
www.kentuckyhaus.com   (1365 words)

  
 Newport - Wikitravel
Newport (Ireland) - A town in the North Ridings region of County Tipperary.
Newport (England) - The administrative capital of the Isle of Wight in England.
Newport (Kentucky) - A city in the state of Kentucky (near Cincinnati, Ohio).
wikitravel.org /en/Newport   (157 words)

  
 Newport - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Newport (Rhode Island), city, seat of Newport County, southeastern Rhode Island, a port on Rhode (also called Aquidneck) Island, near the mouth of...
Wight, Isle of (ancient Vectis), island and county, southern England, in the English Channel, and separated from the English mainland by the...
Newport (Kentucky), city in northern Kentucky, seat of Campbell County, situated at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers, opposite...
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 USATODAY.com (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Now imagine Kentucky, which experienced all those things last season, going into a new campaign without one of its key leaders from the last two years and with the kind of questions that ordinary SEC teams face nearly every season.
Kentucky also figures to take better advantage of the talents of Joe Crawford by moving him to shooting guard beside Bradley, and Bobby Perry finished the season with two strong performances against UAB and Connecticut in the NCAA tournament.
Kentucky should win enough to get back into the NCAA Tournament, but the Wildcats are probably a year and another recruiting class away from getting back into the role of a national contender.
www.usatoday.com.cob-web.org:8888 /sports/college/mensbasketball/sec/kentucky.htm   (872 words)

  
 Great Neighborhoods: Newport, Bellevue, Dayton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Welcome to Newport, Bellevue and Dayton, three Campbell County cities on the Ohio River and the subject of the latest installment of the Enquirer's Great Neighborhoods.
Newport, the Campbell County seat and home to about 17,000, has always cast an oversized shadow on its quieter, smaller neighbors, from its post-World War II days as "Sin City" to its current rebirth as the Tristate's hottest site for riverfront development.
Newport Steel a shell of its former self
www.cincinnati.com /local/newport   (315 words)

  
 Newport bed and breakfast & inns. Find the perfect Newport B&B lodging on BedandBreakfast.com.
Gateway Bed and Breakfast - Newport, KY Gateway is located in Newport in Northern Kentucky just 5 mintues from Cincinnati and only 4...
Newport is an ideal location for relaxing walks through the historic...
Cincinnati's Weller Haus - Newport, KY Cincinnati's Weller Haus sits directly across the Ohio River from Downtown Cincinnati.
www.bedandbreakfast.com /newport-kentucky.html   (165 words)

  
 City of Newport Kentucky in Campbell Was Once Known As Sin City County KY
Admiral Newport had led the first English settlement at Jamestown, which is in Taylor’s native state of Virginia.
Newport’s development took a major boost in 1803 when the army agreed to build a military post there.
Newport's military post was the center of activity during the Civil War and recruiters from both the Union and the Confederate Armies recruited there.
www.northern-kentucky.com /city-of-newport.htm   (581 words)

  
 Child Custody Laws Newport Kentucky Lawyers | Joint Sole Custody Attorney KY | Parenting Plan
At the Newport, KY, Law Offices of Jan Kreutzer, I am a child custody attorney who believes in the protection of children involved in a divorce or other family law dispute.
Kentucky child custody laws favor an arrangement that strives to maximize the time that children spend with parent, assuming that this is possible and in the best interests of the children.
In Kentucky, parents will almost always share joint legal custody, which means that both parents must agree on matters affecting the child’s education, religious upbringing, health care and other major decisions.
www.nkyfamilylawyer.com /PracticeAreas/ChildCustody.asp   (418 words)

  
 Newport, Kentucky and Campbell County
Established in 1795, Newport, Kentucky is named in honor of Admiral Christopher Newport who led the first English settlement at Jamestown.
The Riverfront area is being developed and tourist attractions such as the Newport Aquarium, Millennium Bell, and Newport on the Levee have been erected.
Newport is becoming a home for unique shops, cafes and bed and breakfast inns.
www.kyhometown.com /newport   (228 words)

  
 Kentucky.gov: - Newport Wonderland
The City of Newport, Ky. has announced that it has added an exciting event to its list of outstanding riverfront festivals at the Festival Park on Riverboat Row, just below Newport on the Levee and across the bridge from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio.
Newport's Winter Wonderland guests will be able to enjoy the new holiday festival on Fridays, from 5 p.m.
Plenty of parking will be available for the winter festival at Newport on the Levee'sGarage, their ground parking lot just to the east of the Levee, and the ground parking lot at 4
kentucky.gov /Newsroom/travel/newportwonderland.htm   (455 words)

  
 Newport Kentucky No Fault Divorce Lawyer | Dissolution Laws Family Court Attorney | Spousal Support Mediation KY
Kentucky is a no-fault divorce state, meaning that the no fault dissolution laws allow one spouse to make the unilateral decision to terminate the marriage.
The current trend in Kentucky divorce law is towards “family court” where mediation is stressed as the best way to resolve contested issues.
Contact a Newport Kentucky No-Fault Divorce Lawyer today for a free initial consultation and full analysis of your options to make your divorce as easy as possible for you and your family.
www.nkyfamilylawyer.com /PracticeAreas/Divorce.asp   (382 words)

  
 Grace Manor Bed and Breakfast - Newport Kentucky
Newport is an ideal location for relaxing walks through the historic district or just to shop and dine at Newport on the Levee, located on the banks of the Ohio River.
We are conveniently located close to downtown Cincinnati, Newport on the Levee, and the Newport Aquarium.
Whether you are a visiting parent of a local university, a business traveler, spending time with family, or just enjoying all that Campbell County, Newport and Cincinnati, OH have to offer, we look forward to meeting your travel needs.
www.gracemanorbb.com   (227 words)

  
 Southeast NPL/NPL Caliber Cleanup Site Summaries-Kentucky - Newport Dump | Land Cleanup and Wastes | US EPA
The Newport Dump Site located in Campbell County, Kentucky is a 40-acre site used for disposal of residential and commercial wastes until its closure in 1979.
During the City of Newport's operation of the site, the City was cited on numerous occasions for operational violations at the landfill and for handling hazardous waste without a permit.
The NKPA and the City of Newport are planning to redevelop the Site and have completed a geotechnical investigation which may allow the construction of commercial structures at the Site.
www.epa.gov /region4/waste/npl/nplky/newprtky.htm   (540 words)

  
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To view all the Newport commercial properties for sale and for lease and to access hundreds of thousands of other commercial properties for sale and for lease in Newport and throughout the U.S. and Canada, become a LoopNet member today.
Newport on the Levee is a 350,000 Sq.
LoopNet also attracts the largest community of Newport commercial real estate professionals with more than 1.5 million members comprised of brokers, corporate executives, service providers, and more than 700,000 buyers, tenants and other principals throughout the U.S. and Canada.
www.loopnet.com /xNet/MainSite/ContentIndexPages/Kentucky/Newport   (477 words)

  
 Newport Police Department
The Newport Police Department has been accredited through the Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police (KACP) since 1997 and the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) since 1998.
The Kentucky Municipal Risk Management Association (KMRMA) dropped the City from its insurance coverage due to these high claims.
My hat goes off to the men and women of the Newport Police Department and the hard work that they do every single day to maintain these high standards.
www.newportkypd.org   (364 words)

  
 Night Clubs, Newport, Kentucky
Newport Kentucky's Newest and most elaborate night club.
To be able to provide eye witness testimony to Newport conditions, Members of the Committee of 500 often went looking for evidence.
Newport and Covington libraries have both on the shelves.
www.nkyviews.com /campbell/newport_clubs.htm   (468 words)

  
 Newport Aquarium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the aquarium in Newport, Kentucky.
Newport Aquarium which is located on 1 Aquarium Way in Newport, Kentucky, showcases thousands of animals from around the world in a million gallons of water, including the enormously popular "Sweet Pea," one of the only shark rays in the world.
Like its sister aquarium, Adventure Aquarium, on the Camden Waterfront, Camden, New Jersey, Newport Aquarium is an accredited member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association a leader in global wildlife conservation.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Newport_Aquarium   (167 words)

  
 Newport (Cincinnati area), Kentucky Bed and Breakfast Inn - Gateway Bed & Breakfast - Newport Lodging - Introduction
Newport (Cincinnati area), Kentucky Bed and Breakfast Inn - Gateway Bed & Breakfast - Newport Lodging - Introduction
This beautifully restored 1878 Italianate Townhouse was built by Henry Schriver and restored by the present owners, Ken and Sandy Clift.
Gateway Bed & Breakfast is located next door to the Water Tower Square in the East Row Historic District, approximately five minutes to downtown Cincinnati, Ohio and 4 blocks to Newport on the Levee.
www.gatewaybb.com   (320 words)

  
 Christopher's Bed and Breakfast, Newport, Kentucky - Inns
Request the Governor's suite with a double Jacuzzi for your romantic getaway or for celebrating that special occasion.
Located near Newport Aquarium and Newport on the Levee.
Located near the Newport Aquarium and Newport on the Levee, is less than one mile south of downtown Cincinnati, and is easily accessible from I-71, I-75, I-275 and I-471.
www.1000inns.com /usa/kentucky/christophers/index.htm   (486 words)

  
 Newport, Kentucky hotel near Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden - Comfort Suites 41071, KY008
This Newport hotel is minutes from area attractions, like the Great American Ball Park, the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Turfway Park, Paul Brown Stadium, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and major educational institutions such as the University of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky University.
There is something for everyone in downtown Cincinnati or at Newport on the Levee, a restaurant and entertainment complex, which are both just minutes away.
Newport is a great Midwest attraction and you will enjoy every minute of it.
www.choicehotels.com /ires/en-us/html/HotelInfo?hotel=KY008   (375 words)

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