Hebron, Kentucky
Encyclopedia
Hebron is an unincorporated community
in Boone County
, Kentucky
, United States
. It is the location of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
, which serves Cincinnati
and the tri-state area.
in the northern part of Hebron, (sometimes referred to as The North Bend for its location in the bend of the Ohio River
that forms the northernmost geographic area in the state of Kentucky
).
Along Kentucky Route 237
:
In 11 subdivisions under construction along the road, 2,855 homes have been approved but not yet built. More than 1,100 homes have been built in those subdivisions, according to the Boone County Planning Commission. The developments include the neighborhoods (from South to North) Cardinal Cove, Parlor Grove, Treetops, Thornwilde, Wyndemere, Deer Creek, Rivershore Farms, Northpointe, Taylor Ridge and Conway Hills.
. Hebron is also served by one weekly newspaper, The Boone County Recorder. Hebron is also served by twelve television stations and many radio stations as part of the Greater Cincinnati media market.
Movies that were filmed in part in Hebron include Airborne which shows portions of KY 8 and KY 20.
.
Traditions Golf Club is also located in Hebron on Williams Road. The club is known for its golf course and extraordinary natural beauty. Founded in 1991, the 18-hole championship golf course has been ranked by Golf Digest as the third best course in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and by Turf Magazine as the second best course. The club is also purported to count in its membership several current and former professional athletes who have residences in Greater Cincinnati including Ken Griffey, Jr., Adam Dunn, Cris Collinsworth. Traditions GC also hosted the Big East Conference Golf Tournament in April, 2008.
. Interstate 275
is an outer-belt through Northern Kentucky
.
It is also served by numerous State highways: Kentucky Route 237
(North Bend Road), Kentucky Route 8 (River Road), Kentucky Route 20 (Petersburg Road), Kentucky Route 3168 (Limaburg Road).
ARTIMIS
is Greater Cincinnati's interstate information service. Current highway conditions are available 24/7 locally by dialing "511". For out-of-town drivers or "511"-disabled phone systems, one can call 513-333-3333.
Beginning in Autumn 2007, Kentucky Route 237
will undergo a $19 Million rerouting and improvement including widening the road to five lanes from Litton Road south of Interstate 275
to Cardinal Drive. The road will be three lanes from Cardinal Drive to just north of North Point Elementary School. The improvement will feature two roundabouts (the second and third of their type in Northern Kentucky
). One will be located at Cardinal Drive, the other at Graves Road. The plans also call for bike lanes and an 8 feet (2.4 m) pedestrian path. Plans for the improvement can be viewed at the KTC District Six office on Buttermilk Pike.
During late May and early June 2009 work continued for redecking of the KY 237 bridge over I-275. Sidewalk and storm drain work continues.
On June 15, 2009, Graves Road was permanently rerouted to the new alignment. Traffic using Graves Road now must use the new (partially open) roundabout to access KY 237.
More news here: http://news.nky.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20070927/NEWS0103/709270385/1059/NEWS0103
(TANK) which serves Northern Kentucky and operates bus links in Cincinnati at Metro's main Government Square hub.
As part of the KY 237 realignment, a TANK Park and Ride facility will be located on the west side of the roundabout with Cardinal Way.
Ryan Finck Mayor of Hebron
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Boone County
Boone County, Kentucky
Boone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1798. The population was 118,811 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Burlington. The county is named for frontiersman Daniel Boone...
, Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It is the location of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport , sometimes called the Greater Cincinnati Airport is located in Hebron, unincorporated Boone County, Kentucky, United States and serves the Greater Cincinnati metropolitan area. Despite being located in Boone County, the airport operations are...
, which serves Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
and the tri-state area.
Growth
Hebron is experiencing aggressive residential, commercial and business growth. There were 3,436 homes in Hebron and 10,066 people living in the area, according to the 2000 U.S. Census. Two areas of residential growth contribute to this growth. These areas are focused along Kentucky Route 20 in the central and western parts of Hebron and along Kentucky Route 237Kentucky Route 237
Kentucky Route 237 is a long state highway in Boone County, Kentucky, connecting the Florence/Burlington area with Hebron. The southern terminus of the route is at KY 536 in Florence. The northern terminus is at KY 8 near Hebron...
in the northern part of Hebron, (sometimes referred to as The North Bend for its location in the bend of the Ohio River
Ohio River
The Ohio River is the largest tributary, by volume, of the Mississippi River. At the confluence, the Ohio is even bigger than the Mississippi and, thus, is hydrologically the main stream of the whole river system, including the Allegheny River further upstream...
that forms the northernmost geographic area in the state of Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
).
Along Kentucky Route 237
Kentucky Route 237
Kentucky Route 237 is a long state highway in Boone County, Kentucky, connecting the Florence/Burlington area with Hebron. The southern terminus of the route is at KY 536 in Florence. The northern terminus is at KY 8 near Hebron...
:
In 11 subdivisions under construction along the road, 2,855 homes have been approved but not yet built. More than 1,100 homes have been built in those subdivisions, according to the Boone County Planning Commission. The developments include the neighborhoods (from South to North) Cardinal Cove, Parlor Grove, Treetops, Thornwilde, Wyndemere, Deer Creek, Rivershore Farms, Northpointe, Taylor Ridge and Conway Hills.
Media
Hebron is served by one daily newspaper, The Kentucky Enquirer (an edition of The Cincinnati Enquirer)The Cincinnati Enquirer
The Cincinnati Enquirer, a daily morning newspaper, is the highest-circulation print publication in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The Cincinnati Enquirer, a daily morning newspaper, is the highest-circulation print publication in Greater Cincinnati (Ohio) and Northern Kentucky. The...
. Hebron is also served by one weekly newspaper, The Boone County Recorder. Hebron is also served by twelve television stations and many radio stations as part of the Greater Cincinnati media market.
Movies that were filmed in part in Hebron include Airborne which shows portions of KY 8 and KY 20.
Sports
The Northern Kentucky Xtreme are a semi-professional American football team based in Florence, Kentucky, USA. They are currently members of the Mid Continental Football League. The Xtreme will relocate to the Rivershore Sports Complex in Hebron in 2008. Rivershore Sports complex is located on Kentucky Route 8 along the Ohio RiverOhio River
The Ohio River is the largest tributary, by volume, of the Mississippi River. At the confluence, the Ohio is even bigger than the Mississippi and, thus, is hydrologically the main stream of the whole river system, including the Allegheny River further upstream...
.
Traditions Golf Club is also located in Hebron on Williams Road. The club is known for its golf course and extraordinary natural beauty. Founded in 1991, the 18-hole championship golf course has been ranked by Golf Digest as the third best course in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and by Turf Magazine as the second best course. The club is also purported to count in its membership several current and former professional athletes who have residences in Greater Cincinnati including Ken Griffey, Jr., Adam Dunn, Cris Collinsworth. Traditions GC also hosted the Big East Conference Golf Tournament in April, 2008.
Economy
Hebron is home to major operations/headquarters such as:- Amazon.comAmazon.comAmazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and...
- Regional Fulfillment center in World Park (one of 15 nationwide). - Toyota - North American Parts Center
- PomeroyPomeroy- Places :* Pomeroy, County Tyrone, a village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland* Pomeroy , a townland in the parish of Desertcreat, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland* Pomeroy, Derbyshire, England* Pomeroy, Iowa, USA* Pomeroy, Ohio, USA...
- Information Systems - United States Playing Card CompanyUnited States Playing Card CompanyThe United States Playing Card Company, started in 1867, produces and distributes many brands of playing cards, including Bicycle, Bee, Hoyle, Kem, and others, plus novelty and custom cards, and other playing card accessories such as poker chips. The company was once based in Cincinnati, Ohio, but...
Air
Hebron is served by (and is home to) Northern Kentucky International Airport .Highways
Hebron is served by one major interstate highwayInterstate Highway System
The Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, , is a network of limited-access roads including freeways, highways, and expressways forming part of the National Highway System of the United States of America...
. Interstate 275
Interstate 275
Interstate 275 may refer to:*Interstate 275 , a loop through Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Bradenton in Florida*Interstate 275 , a western bypass of Detroit, Michigan...
is an outer-belt through Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky is the name often given to the northernmost counties in Kentucky...
.
It is also served by numerous State highways: Kentucky Route 237
Kentucky Route 237
Kentucky Route 237 is a long state highway in Boone County, Kentucky, connecting the Florence/Burlington area with Hebron. The southern terminus of the route is at KY 536 in Florence. The northern terminus is at KY 8 near Hebron...
(North Bend Road), Kentucky Route 8 (River Road), Kentucky Route 20 (Petersburg Road), Kentucky Route 3168 (Limaburg Road).
ARTIMIS
ARTIMIS
ARTIMIS is Greater Cincinnati's interstate information service. Current highway conditions are available 24/7 locally by dialling "511". For out-of-town drivers or "511"-disabled phone systems, one can call 513-333-3333....
is Greater Cincinnati's interstate information service. Current highway conditions are available 24/7 locally by dialing "511". For out-of-town drivers or "511"-disabled phone systems, one can call 513-333-3333.
Beginning in Autumn 2007, Kentucky Route 237
Kentucky Route 237
Kentucky Route 237 is a long state highway in Boone County, Kentucky, connecting the Florence/Burlington area with Hebron. The southern terminus of the route is at KY 536 in Florence. The northern terminus is at KY 8 near Hebron...
will undergo a $19 Million rerouting and improvement including widening the road to five lanes from Litton Road south of Interstate 275
Interstate 275
Interstate 275 may refer to:*Interstate 275 , a loop through Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Bradenton in Florida*Interstate 275 , a western bypass of Detroit, Michigan...
to Cardinal Drive. The road will be three lanes from Cardinal Drive to just north of North Point Elementary School. The improvement will feature two roundabouts (the second and third of their type in Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky is the name often given to the northernmost counties in Kentucky...
). One will be located at Cardinal Drive, the other at Graves Road. The plans also call for bike lanes and an 8 feet (2.4 m) pedestrian path. Plans for the improvement can be viewed at the KTC District Six office on Buttermilk Pike.
During late May and early June 2009 work continued for redecking of the KY 237 bridge over I-275. Sidewalk and storm drain work continues.
On June 15, 2009, Graves Road was permanently rerouted to the new alignment. Traffic using Graves Road now must use the new (partially open) roundabout to access KY 237.
More news here: http://news.nky.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20070927/NEWS0103/709270385/1059/NEWS0103
Bus service
Hebron is served by the Transit Authority of Northern KentuckyTransit Authority of Northern Kentucky
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky is the public transit system serving the Northern Kentucky suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio located in Kenton County, Boone County and Campbell County...
(TANK) which serves Northern Kentucky and operates bus links in Cincinnati at Metro's main Government Square hub.
As part of the KY 237 realignment, a TANK Park and Ride facility will be located on the west side of the roundabout with Cardinal Way.
Historic Places
The following have been put on the National Register of Historic Places- J.M. Aylor House Picture at Boone County Library National Park Service registration pdf filed in 1988
- Allie Corn House
- Cave Johnson House
- Crisler-Crisler Mounds Site
- Hebron Deposit Bank
- Rev. Robert E. Kirtley House
Politics
- Geoff DavisGeoff DavisGeoffrey C. "Geoff" Davis is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2005. He is a member of the Republican Party....
– U.S. House of Representatives Kentucky's 4th congressional districtKentucky's 4th congressional districtKentucky's 4th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Located in Northern Kentucky, it is a long district that follows the Ohio River...
Ryan Finck Mayor of Hebron
Football
- Scott KuhnScott KuhnScott Ryan Kuhn is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Louisville....
– former University of LouisvilleUniversity of LouisvilleThe University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General...
tight endTight endThe tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
now with Baltimore RavensBaltimore RavensThe Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his... - Brad St. LouisBrad St. LouisBrad Allen St. Louis is an American football long snapper and tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southwest Missouri State.-Early years:St. Louis attended Belton High School in...
– long snapperLong snapperIn American football and Canadian football, the term long snapper refers to a player who is a specialized center during punts, field goals, and extra point attempts. His job is to snap the ball as quickly and accurately as possible....
Cincinnati BengalsCincinnati BengalsThe Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
Other notable people
- Clyde Gray – Anchor for WCPO TV in Cincinnati
- Jack Lawrence - Bass player, The RaconteursThe RaconteursThe Raconteurs is an American rock band that was formed in Detroit, Michigan, featuring four members known for other musical projects: Jack White , Brendan Benson , Jack Lawrence , and Patrick Keeler .-Formation:The...
, Greenhornes - Jon Covey - The fastest man with a six shooter (Winner of NKY Sportshooting)
- Walter Sartory - reclusive scientist who lived in Hebron, and was allegedly murdered by his housekeeper in early 2009
- Alex Huffman - Vocalist, Sea of TreacherySea Of TreacherySea of Treachery is an American metalcore/deathcore band from Hebron, Kentucky formed in 2004. Since forming, they have released three EPs and two full-length studio albums, the first being At Daggers Drawn, which was released on April 29, 2008 on Sumerian Records, and the second being Wonderland,...
- Jon Gilbunny - Trapeze artist / tree swinging specialist
- Beau Cobb- FBLA-PBL (Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda) National Icon.
- Edward Barlow - American Hero, KIA LZ Oasis May 11, 1969 http://www.virtualwall.org/db/BarlowEA01a.htm
- Melissa Jaquay - NFL Cheerleader Cincinnati Ben-Gals 1989-1992
Schools
- Conner High SchoolConner High SchoolConner High School is a 9-12 grade public school located in Hebron, Kentucky. Conner is part of a larger campus that includes Conner Middle School and Goodridge Elementary. The Boone County Area Technology Center also sits on the same campus...
- Conner Middle School
- Goodridge Elementary
- North Pointe Elementary