Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
Fort Mitchell is a city of 8,713 people in Kenton County, Kentucky, founded in February 14, 1910.
Why visit Fort Mitchell
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 81 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Tewes Farm, Brent Spence Bridge, Bavarian Brewing Company and Daniel Thew Wright House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 23 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Fort Mitchell
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About Fort Mitchell
Fort Mitchell is a home rule-class city in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 8,702 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Fort Mitchell, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Tewes Farm
Farm and orchard · 1.7 mi
2801 Crescent Springs Pike
Mo-Tu, Th-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Brent Spence Bridge
Bridge · 3.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
C&O Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 3.7 mi
Railroad bridge spanning the Ohio River at Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky
Cincinnati Southern Bridge
Bridge · 3.7 mi
Vertical lift bridge carrying the Cincinnati Southern Railway over the Ohio River at Cincinnati
Gateway Community and Technical College
School · 3.7 mi
Community college in Covington, Kentucky, U.S.
Museums and landmarks18
Bavarian Brewing Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Former brewery and historic brewery building in Covington, Kentucky, USA
Daniel Thew Wright House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
House in Ohio, United States of America
Elmwood Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
House in Ludlow, Kentucky
Fifth District School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic building in Covington, Kentucky
Holy Cross Church and School Complex-Latonia
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic church in Kentucky, United States
LaSalette Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Parochial school
Lewisburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Kenton County
Linden Grove Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
United States historic place in Kentucky
Mutter Gottes Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in Kentucky, United States
Odd Fellows Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in Kentucky, United States
Veteran's Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic monument in Covington, KY, USA
Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Covington, Kentucky company that went out of business in 1990
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes81
Skyline Chili
Restaurant · Chili · 1.5 mi
1730 Dixie Highway, Fort Wright
Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00, Su 11:00-21:00
69 more on the map.
History
Fort Mitchell was the site of one of seven Civil War fortifications built for the Defense of Cincinnati. The community was named for General Ormsby M. Mitchel, a professor at Cincinnati College (now the University of Cincinnati) who designed the fortifications.
Fort Mitchell was chartered as a city in 1910. It annexed South Ft. Mitchell (inc. 1927) in 1967 and Crescent Park in 1999.
Fort Mitchell is often referred to as "Titletown," a nickname earned through the many KHSAA state championships won by Beechwood High School's athletic teams, as well as numerous KMEA state titles earned by its band.
From the History section of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Wright Cincinnati Area
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
1937 Dixie Highway, Fort Wright
Churches and places of worship20
Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Mother of God Roman Catholic Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
St. Augustine Church Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Crescent Springs Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.5 mi
710 Western Reserve Road, Fort Mitchell
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Healthcare6
NorthKey Community Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
502 Farrell Drive, Covington
Passport Health Fort Wright Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
1717 Dixie Highway, Fort Wright
Map of Fort Mitchell
212 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.3 in | 7.7 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 3.2 in | 6.7 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 34°F | 4.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 44°F | 4.5 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 57°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 3.7 in | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cincinnati Northern Ky Ap 72421 (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kenton County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Lakeside Park 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Fort Wright 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Crescent Springs 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Crestview Hills 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Covington 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Park Hills 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Erlanger 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Edgewood 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Villa Hills 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Ludlow 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- StAugustineComplex, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elmwood Hall entrance, E.F. Schrand, Public domain
- MutterGottesHistoricDistrict, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- WadsworthElectric, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- LaSalette Academy in Covington, Nyttend, Public domain
- Daniel Thew Wright House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Veteran's Monument in Covington north, The original uploader was Bedford at English Wikipedia ., Public domain
- TrinityCovington, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- BavarianBrewing, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- MotherOfGod, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington, KY, Poghia ( talk ), Public domain
- Linden Grove Cemetery gate, Bedford at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- FifthDistrictSchool, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- OddFellowsHallCovington, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lewisburg HD in Covington, Nyttend, Public domain
- CovingtonHolyCross, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- GAR Monument in Covington 1, The original uploader was Bedford at English Wikipedia ., Public domain
- Vent Haven Museum (8033482103), 5chw4r7z from Cincinnati, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cincinnati-truss-bridge2, Unknown author, CC BY 2.0
- Cincinnati Southern Bridge from southeast, Nyttend, Public domain
- Brent Spence Bridge 2018, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
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