Constance, Kentucky

Constance is an unincorporated community in Boone County, Kentucky, United States. Constance is located on the Ohio River and Kentucky Route 8, 5.2 miles (8.4 km) north of Florence.[2]

Constance, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Constance, Kentucky
Coordinates: 39°04′26″N 84°38′15″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyBoone
Elevation
499 ft (152 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)859
GNIS feature ID489988[1]

A post office called Constance was established in 1855, and remained in operation until 1997.[3] It is unknown why the name "Constance" was applied to this community.[4]

The Henry and Agnes Rolsen House and the south end of the Anderson Ferry, which are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places, are located in Constance.[5]

References
  1. "Constance". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. State Primary Road System: Boone County (PDF) (Map). Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. 2012. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  3. "Boone County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  4. Fitzgerald, William (1962). "Place Names in Boone County" (PDF). p. 2. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  5. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.



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