Where is Francisville, Kentucky, USA?

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Where is Francisville Located? - Francisville is a city located in the Boone County of Kentucky, United States. Francisville lies between 41.7014912 Degrees North latitudes and 71.1550451 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Francisville, Kentucky

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

Where is Francisville Located?

Francisville is a city located in the Boone County of Kentucky, United States. Francisville lies between 41.7014912 Degrees North latitudes and 71.1550451 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Francisville city is 9952 people and the city has a total area of 8.48 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Francisville, Kentucky Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityFrancisville (Census-Designated Place)
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
State CapitalFrankfort
US RegionSouth
Latitude38.8274°N
Longitude84.5828°W
Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Land Area5.56 sq mi
Water Area0.01 sq mi
Total Area5.57 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)9,952
Population Density1,790 per sq mi
ZIP Codes41048, 41051, 41091
Area Code859
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code21-29008
Congressional DistrictKentucky's 4th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Francisville, Kentucky

  • Independence, Kentucky - South - 3 mi
  • Erlanger, Kentucky - North - 6 mi
  • Elsmere, Kentucky - North - 6 mi
  • Florence, Kentucky - Northwest - 7 mi
  • Edgewood, Kentucky - North - 7 mi
  • Covington, Kentucky - Northeast - 13 mi
  • Crescent Springs, Kentucky - North - 10 mi
  • Union, Kentucky - West - 11 mi
  • Burlington, Kentucky - West - 12 mi
  • Cincinnati, Ohio - Northeast - 15 mi

Driving Distances from Francisville, Kentucky

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
IndependenceKentucky38 minutes
ErlangerKentucky612 minutes
FlorenceKentucky715 minutes
EdgewoodKentucky715 minutes
UnionKentucky1118 minutes
BurlingtonKentucky1220 minutes
CovingtonKentucky1322 minutes
CincinnatiOhio1525 minutes
NewportKentucky1628 minutes
HamiltonOhio3340 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Francisville, Kentucky

ModeDetails
Airport NameCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA CodeCVG
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 275, Kentucky Route 17, Kentucky Route 536, Interstate 71/75 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo local passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station is Cincinnati Union Terminal
Local Bus/Transit ServiceTANK (Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky)
  • Interstate 275 forms the northern bypass around the Cincinnati metropolitan area and provides quick access to Francisville.
  • Kentucky Route 17 is the primary north-south roadway connecting Francisville with Independence and Covington.
  • Kentucky Route 536 links the community with Florence, Union, and eastern Kenton County.
  • Interstate 71/75, located nearby, provides regional access to Cincinnati, Lexington, and Louisville.

What are top Places to Visit in Francisville, Kentucky

Landmark NameType
Pioneer ParkPark
Lincoln Ridge ParkPark
Kenton County Public Library – Independence BranchLibrary
England-Idlewild ParkPark
Devou ParkUrban Park
Big Bone Lick State Historic SiteHistoric Site
Creation MuseumMuseum
Cincinnati Museum CenterMuseum
Newport AquariumAquarium
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical GardenZoo

Colleges and Universities in Francisville, Kentucky

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Northern Kentucky UniversityPublicUniversityRegional research university
Gateway Community and Technical CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and workforce education
Thomas More UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts education
Union Commonwealth UniversityPrivateUniversityHealthcare and professional studies
Kenton County School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education in Kenton County

Waterbodies in Francisville, Kentucky

Ohio River, Licking River, Banklick Creek, Bullock Pen Creek, Gunpowder Creek, Doe Run Lake, Wilgreen Lake, Doe Run Creek

Golf Courses in Francisville, Kentucky

Doe Run Lake Golf Course, Summit Hills Country Club, Hickory Sticks Golf Club, Twin Oaks Golf & Magnolia Room, Boone Links Golf Course, Meadowood Golf Course

Francisville, Kentucky — Key Historical Facts

  • Francisville developed as a rural settlement in central Kenton County before becoming part of the rapidly growing Cincinnati metropolitan area.
  • The community experienced significant residential growth during the late twentieth century as new neighborhoods expanded south of Covington and Florence.
  • Improved highway access, including nearby Interstate 275, strengthened Francisville's role as a commuter community for northern Kentucky and Cincinnati.
  • The area's history remains closely connected to Kenton County's agricultural heritage, with farmland gradually giving way to residential and commercial development.
  • Today, Francisville is a thriving suburban community known for its convenient location, quality schools, parks, and easy access to employment throughout the Greater Cincinnati region.

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