Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Fort Thomas is a city located in Campbell County, Kentucky, along the Ohio River. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 16,495. The current mayor is Mary Brown.

History

In or around 1749, prior to settlement by Europeans, evidence exits of a large battle between against a band of Cherokee Native Americans and victorious Miami tribe and Shawnee tribe what is now the city of Fort Thomas. As many as 600 graves of slain warriors have been unearthed by archeologists.

Related Topics:
1749 - Cherokee - Native Americans - Miami tribe - Shawnee

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In 1887, a site was needed to house a United States Army post to replace Post Newport in the adjoining city of Newport, KY. Post Newport was prone to flooding, and a higher location for a post was desired.

Related Topics:
1887 - United States Army - Newport, KY

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General Philip Sheridan personally selected 11 acres of the city and dubbed the area the Highlands, predicting it to become the "West Point of the West." The new post was named Fort Thomas in honor of General Geroge Henry Thomas.

Related Topics:
Philip Sheridan - West Point - Geroge Henry Thomas

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Information on the history is based primarly from the city's official website

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