Park Hills, Kentucky

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official_name = Park Hills, Kentucky
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Park Hills, Kentucky


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Kentucky
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Kenton
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 2977
population_density_km2 = 1482.7
population_density_sq_mi = 3840.2

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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latd = 39 |latm = 4 |lats = 13 |latNS = N
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postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 41011
area_code = 859
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Park Hills is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,977 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Park Hills is located at coor dms|39|4|13|N|84|31|51|W|city (39.070261, -84.530854)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.0 km²), all of it land.

History

In the 1800s Park Hills was still mostly uninhabited - too hilly to farm and too inaccessible for homes. A few houses existed along Lexington Pike, the forerunner of Dixie Highway, and on Old State Road. The only landmark in the area was the Stonewall House, built sometime in the mid 1800s, which served as a stopover point on the turnpike for farmers taking stock to market in Covington and Cincinnati.The development of Park Hills started in the 1920s decades after cities like Erlanger, Elsmere, and Crescent Springs were founded. It began in earnest when the Lee, Simmons, and Billiter families bought land and laid out streets. By 1926 homes were for sale on Audubon, Emerson, Cleveland, Park Drive and Rose Circle. The developers proclaimed Park Hills "the most beautiful subdivision property in the country with every city convenience and no city taxes". Lots were selling for $1800 and up and homes were selling for close to $10,000.In the 1930s a commercial boom along the Park Hills section of Dixie Highway started what was later to be called "The Gourmet Strip". Marshall's Tavern, Nick Behle's Old lamp Lighter, Gus Sanzere's Golden Goose, The White Horse, Chappie's tavern, and Blue Star were all popular establishments that brought increased recognition to the area. Today, Szechwan Gardens stands where the Golden Goose once was and Wood Brothers Restaurant had taken the place of the Blue Star.Park Hills currently has a population of approximately three thousand people. The city has its own police department, made up of six full-time officers and an outstanding volunteer fire department and rescue squad. A mayor and six councilpersons govern the city. Park Hills also has a very active Civic Association and Garden Club.The Citizens of Park Hills are proud of their beautiful city. Because it is a small town, its residents tend to be friendly and close-knit, who work together for the betterment of the city and its residents.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 2,977 people, 1,382 households, and 725 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,840.2 people per square mile (1,473.6/km²). There were 1,523 housing units at an average density of 1,964.6/sq mi (753.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.64% White, 1.65% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.

There were 1,382 households out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.5% were non-families. 40.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city the population was spread out with 19.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,227, and the median income for a family was $65,833. Males had a median income of $39,450 versus $31,719 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,486. About 2.8% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Restaurants

* Chef Barone's
* Snappy Tomato
* [Reality Tuesday Cafe [http://www.realitytuescafe.com/] ]
* Szeuan Garden

chools

There are two schools within the boundary of Park Hills, Covington Catholic High School and Notre Dame Academy. Covington Catholic is all male and Notre Dame is all female, both schools are run by the Dioceses of Covington.

Both Covington Catholic and Notre Dame are known for their strong academic programs as well as athletic success. Covington Catholic, known as the Colonels, won state AAA football titles in 1987, 1988, 1993, 1994, 1997 & 2006. The Colonels have also won the regional track and field title every year since 1994, won the state baseball title in 2002 with a national record of 40 wins and only 3 loses and the swimming program has won 9 straight regional titles. At Notre Dame, the Pandas, have won the state volleyball title in 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1989, 1991 and 1994, a state soccer title in 2004 as well as numerous regional title in other sports.

References

External links

* [http://www.cityofparkhills.net/ City of Park Hills Official Website]