Constance is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either hav ...
in
Boone County,
Kentucky
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, United States. Constance is located on the
Ohio River and
Kentucky Route 8
Kentucky Route 8 is a east–west state highway divided into two distinct segments across northern Kentucky. The western terminus of the route is at KY 237 near Francisville. The eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 23 in South Portsmouth ...
, north of
Florence
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.
A post office called Constance was established in 1855, and remained in operation until November 1997. The
ZIP Code for Constance was 41009, which has since been retired. It is unknown why the name "Constance" was applied to this community.
The
Henry and Agnes Rolsen House and the south end of the
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. It was originated by George W Anderson the founder of the business, sold to the Kottmyer family ...
, which are both listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artist ...
, are located in Constance.
References
Unincorporated communities in Boone County, Kentucky
Unincorporated communities in Kentucky
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