Anderson Ferry

The Anderson Ferry is a ferry across the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio and Constance, Kentucky. It has been in continuous operation since 1817.[2] It was originated by George W Anderson the founder of the business, sold to the Kottmyer family then known as the Kotmeyer ferry and was later sold back to the Anderson family in 1986.[3] The ferry was often used in the 19th century by Kentucky farmers bringing their product to market in Cincinnati.[4][2] It is the lone survivor of dozens of ferries that once served the Cincinnati area. The ferry is located about 8 miles (13 km) west of Downtown Cincinnati.[5]

Anderson Ferry
Anderson Ferry is located in Ohio
Anderson Ferry
Anderson Ferry is located in the United States
Anderson Ferry
LocationBetween Cincinnati, Ohio and Constance, Kentucky
Coordinates39°4′35.16″N 84°37′28″W
Built1817
NRHP reference No.82003575[1]
Added to NRHPJune 10, 1982

Route
On board the ferry

The ferry connects Anderson Ferry Road (a major arterial street on the Ohio side which traverses the City of Cincinnati; Delhi Township; and Green Township from south to north) with a short private road, which in turn connects with Kentucky Route 8 (the middle section) just east of its junction with Kentucky Route 20 near Constance, Kentucky. A short distance southwest from this junction is KY 20's junction with Kentucky Route 212, which provides the main access to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. It provides a shortcut for Cincinnati westsiders going to the airport located in Boone County, Kentucky.[6] Price (January 2020) for a one-way ride with a car is $5.00; or a book of 10 tickets can be had for $35.00.[7] In 2020 and 2021, the ferry saw a record amount of usage as closures and construction on the Brent Spence Bridge led to more vehicles utilizing the service.[8][3]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. Niemeyer, Liam (September 20, 2022). "Once numerous, the few remaining ferry boats on the Ohio River carry on". WOUB Public Media. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  3. Pilcher, James (June 8, 2021). "Anderson Ferry sees record traffic thanks to bridge issues". WKRC. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  4. Picturesque Cincinnati. John Shillito Company. 1883. pp. 77.
  5. Thompson, George E. (2009). You Live Where?: Interesting and Unusual Facts about where We Live. iUniverse. p. 85. ISBN 9781440134210.
  6. Winternitz, Felix; DeVroomen Bellman, Sacha (2007). Insiders' Guide to Cincinnati. Globe Pequot. p. 155. ISBN 9780762741809. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  7. "Anderson Ferry Ride Ticket Information".
  8. "Anderson Ferry Extending Hours To Help Motorists Impacted By Spence Bridge Closure". Eagle Country 99.3. Retrieved December 30, 2021.


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