Where is Florence, Kentucky, USA?

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Where is Florence Located? - Florence is a city located in the Boone County of Kentucky, United States. Florence lies between 39.0612 Degrees North latitudes and 77.0449 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Florence, Kentucky

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Where is Florence?: The Google Map showing the location of Florence in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

Where is Florence Located?

Florence is a city located in the Boone County of Kentucky, United States. Florence lies between 39.0612 Degrees North latitudes and 77.0449 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Florence city is 31946 people and the city has a total area of 10.67 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Florence, Kentucky Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityFlorence
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
State CapitalFrankfort
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude38.9989° N
Longitude84.6266° W
Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Land Area10.61 sq mi
Water Area0.05 sq mi
Total Area10.66 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)32,515 (2020 Census)
Population Density3,064 per sq mi
ZIP Codes41022, 41042
Area Code859
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code21-28918
Congressional District4th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Florence, Kentucky

  • Erlanger, Kentucky — 4 mi North
  • Union, Kentucky — 6 mi Southwest
  • Elsmere, Kentucky — 4 mi Northeast
  • Independence, Kentucky — 8 mi Southeast
  • Burlington, Kentucky — 6 mi West
  • Hebron, Kentucky — 9 mi Northwest
  • Crescent Springs, Kentucky — 9 mi Northeast
  • Covington, Kentucky — 12 mi Northeast
  • Newport, Kentucky — 15 mi Northeast
  • Cincinnati, Ohio — 14 mi Northeast

Driving Distances from Florence, Kentucky

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
ErlangerKentucky48 min
BurlingtonKentucky610 min
UnionKentucky612 min
IndependenceKentucky815 min
HebronKentucky915 min
CovingtonKentucky1218 min
NewportKentucky1522 min
CincinnatiOhio1420 min
LawrenceburgIndiana1825 min
LexingtonKentucky831 hr 20 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Florence, Kentucky

CategoryInformation
Airport NameCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA CodeCVG
PortNot applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 71, Interstate 75, Kentucky Route 18, Kentucky Route 237
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak station in the city; nearest station is Cincinnati Union Terminal
Local Bus/Transit ServiceTANK (Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky)
  • Interstate 71 - Shares a corridor with I-75 near Florence, providing access toward Louisville and Cincinnati.
  • Interstate 75 - Major north-south interstate connecting Florence with Cincinnati, Lexington, Knoxville and Detroit.
  • Kentucky Route 18 - Principal east-west route serving commercial districts and nearby communities.
  • Kentucky Route 237 - Connects Florence with Hebron, Burlington and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

What are top Places to Visit in Florence, Kentucky

Landmark NameType
Florence MallShopping Mall
Florence Nature ParkNature Park
World of GolfGolf & Entertainment Center
Stringtown ParkCommunity Park
Boone County Veterans Memorial ParkMemorial Park
UC Health StadiumSports Venue
Turfway Park Racing & GamingHorse Racing Venue
Big Bone Lick State Historic SiteHistoric Site
Creation MuseumMuseum
Boone County ArboretumArboretum

Colleges and Universities in Florence, Kentucky

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Northern Kentucky UniversityPublicUniversityRegional research university
Gateway Community and Technical CollegePublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce and technical education
Thomas More UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts education
Boone County SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictComprehensive public education

Waterbodies in Florence, Kentucky

Ohio River, Gunpowder Creek, Banklick Creek, Boone Lake, Bullock Pen Lake, Licking River, Woolper Creek, Middle Creek

Golf Courses in Florence, Kentucky

World of Golf, Boone Links Golf & Event Center, Lassing Pointe Golf Course, Meadowood Golf Course, Hickory Sticks Golf Club, Traditions Golf Club

Florence, Kentucky — Key Historical Facts

  • Florence was established in the early nineteenth century and was originally known as Crossroads because of its location at the junction of important regional travel routes.
  • The community officially adopted the name Florence in 1830 and developed as a trading and agricultural center in Boone County.
  • The construction of Interstate 75 during the twentieth century transformed Florence into one of northern Kentucky's fastest-growing commercial and residential communities.
  • The city's famous "Florence Y'all" water tower, originally built in 1974, has become one of Kentucky's best-known roadside landmarks and local symbols.
  • Today, Florence serves as a major retail, business, and hospitality hub within the Cincinnati metropolitan area while maintaining its role as one of Boone County's largest cities.

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