A Fascinating Army Post That’s Filled With History, Step Back In Time At Tower Park In Kentucky
It’s quite remarkable when you come across a historic location in Kentucky that has been preserved and allows visitors to step back in time. Our state is proud of its history, so thankfully there are many such places where you can easily visualize what life was once like in the Bluegrass State. In the lovely city of Ft. Thomas, you’ll find a fascinating former army post that is now a beautiful gathering place for the community. Tower Park in Kentucky is filled with history and you’ll love learning about its past, while enjoying this delightful neighborhood park.
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Ft. Thomas is a small, lovely city in Northern Kentucky that is filled with fascinating historical sites.
One must-visit destination is Tower Park in Kentucky. Once an army post and even a fort, there are many remnants of the past within this popular neighborhood park.
The 102 ft. tall. stone water tower is the easiest structure to spot and draws you in for a fascinating history lesson about the area.
The tower was built in 1890 and offers historical markers and incredible artwork in the form of a bronze plaque. On the plaque, you'll find a sculpture by Covington artist Clement J. Barnhorn, whose work can also be found on other prominent buildings in the area.
Before the arrival of the water tower, Ft. Thomas was established as an important army post.
The army hosted a number of soldiers and activity here for 161 years and many of the original buildings still stand. You can read the entire history of the post and the city of Ft. Thomas on its website.
If you visit Tower Park today, you can stop by The Fort Thomas Military and Community Museum.
This museum is open to the public and houses interesting artifacts, as well as fascinating exhibits. Learn more about the museum, as well as its hours, on its website.
Another notable feature of the park is the street that's filled with these grand, historic homes.
These are not a part of the park, but you can admire them from the sidewalk. Once abandoned, these beautiful buildings were the homes of army officers. In the past few years they have been renovated and are now private residences on the edge of the park.
While you'll want to explore the historic markers and buildings of the park, be sure to take advantage of the modern features, as well.
As a kid you may have pretended to play around an army fort, but in Ft. Thomas you can explore, run, and play in the real thing.
Ft. Thomas is such a worthy place to visit in Kentucky for its charm, history, and tasty restaurants. And when you are in the area, be sure to visit Tower Park in Kentucky and walk through a bit of history in this fascinating former army post. Have you spent time in Tower Park in Kentucky? What’s your favorite historical site in the Bluegrass State? Let us know in the comments!
Special thanks to Rob Stone of Rob Stone Photography for sharing his beautiful photos of Tower Park. See more of his work on his Facebook page and follow along on Instagram.
And while you’re in Ft. Thomas, stop by for wings and other delicious food at this local gem.
A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
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