St. Elizabeth Grant County – in nearby Williamstown – offers medical care for the region, along with 24-hour medical transport from the area. The Dry Ridge Fire Department provides EMS service to the village residents.

Dry Ridge was home to legendary Grand Ole Opry star Skeeter Davis. Skeeter, born Mary Francis Penick, was the first female country artist to have a number one crossover hit on the pop charts; the End of the World remains popular today.

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Northern Kentucky’s sprawling St. Elizabeth operates a satellite hospital here-St. Elizabeth Grant County- along with 24-hour medical transport from the area. Williamstown Volunteer Fire Department provides EMS service to the village residents.

Revolutionary War Captain William Arnold who donated the land to establish the city in 1820. Although it was first named Philadelphia, the name was changed to Williamstown, honoring Captain Arnold, after discovering another city in Kentucky had already claimed that name. Arnold’s original log cabin is part of the historic downtown.

Williamstown is the center for activities in Grant County from performing arts, to theater, and music at 'The Old Star Theatre'. The 'Ark Encounter' (a life-sized Noah’s ark that has made world-wide news) is located nearby. This massive boat is the largest timber-framed structure in the US. Several outdoor festivals enliven the spring and summer months. 

Wide-open spaces allow residents the space to tackle any outdoor pursuits with boating at the top of the list. Just minutes away is 350-acre 'Williamstown Lake' – the center of recreational life for residents and popular with boaters and fishermen. 'Williamstown Marina' is open to the public from April through September. The' Williamstown Family Fun Park' offers recreation during the warmer months. 

Nearby 'Kincaid Lake State Park' is also popular with those who enjoy the outdoors. 'Taylor Racing at Cowtown' offers an indoor motoplex year round, with two outdoor tracks weather permitting. Nearby vineyards and a winery invite oenophiles to visit. Avid gardeners include a stop at 'Betty’s Iris Gardens' where over 1000 hybrids scent the summer air. 

Williamstown has several city parks. 'Webb Park' offers picnic shelters, tennis and basketball courts as well as a playground. 'J.B. Miller Park' has 35 acres of natural space and a 10-acre lake. 'City Center Park' is in the city’s central business district and offers green space for relaxing. Helton Heights' is a smaller green-space park. 

The city hosts various yearly events for the community including an annual Ice Cream Social, Derby Day, US 25 Yard Sale, Party in the Park and Paddle Williamstown.

Daily needs are easily met in this growing community, from groceries to clothes to appliances, with major shopping centers in Florence 30 minutes away, or in nearby Georgetown or Lexington. Locals enjoy stopping at Elmer’s General Store & Ice Cream.

Williamstown is the star attraction as the county seat for Grant County located about 35 miles from downtown Cincinnati. The city is continuing to attract new residents annually at a growth rate of about 6%. The town itself is less than a mile wide but it’s packed full of everything county residents need from banks, to hardware and insurance companies. Just over 3,900 residents call Williamstown home, ensuring that there’s plenty of room to call your own. Grant County is primarily a farming community, and Williamstown is where social, political and entertainment needs are met. The historic downtown houses the shopping, restaurants and activities that are the destination for residents. Housing ranges from farmhouses to turn of the century construction to newer brick residences. (Williamstown is also located in Pendleton County)

Williamstown

I-75 is the major artery through Grant County; St. Rts. 25 (Dixie Highway), and 22 (Falmouth Road), along with Knoxville and Fairview Roads provide access through the city. The Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport provides air transport.

Northern Kentucky’s sprawling St. Elizabeth operates a satellite hospital in Williamstown-St. Elizabeth Grant County- along with 24-hour medical transport from the area. The Crittenden and Community Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS service to the village residents.

Crittenden is the home of reality television show contestant Rodger Bingham, a much-loved participant on Survivor, The Australian Outback, 2001. Nicknamed “Kentucky Joe”, Rodger finished 5th in the competition.

Life is lived in the country here with residents creating their own opportunities to enjoy the bounty of the outdoors. The 1100-acre Curtis Gates Lloyd Wildlife and Recreation Area, better known as Lloyd Park, provides plenty of virgin forest, nature trails, archery, trap and skeet ranges along with a popular spot for fishing. Grant County Park just south of the village offers picnic areas, a horse ring and stadium, playgrounds, walking and fitness trails, and the Martha Blaine Outdoor Theatre. Nearby Williamstown Lake offers additional boating and recreational opportunities. The Eagle Creek Country Club caters to area golfers. Crittenden is also home of the Grant County Fair.

All of your daily needs can be met in the village or nearby Williamstown or Dry Ridge, but a more in-depth shopping trip will require a ride in the car to Florence or Georgetown.

Located in the ‘heart of it all’ in the golden triangle of Cincinnati, Lexington and Louisville, the village of Crittenden sits in northeastern Grant County, just south of the borders of Boone and Kenton counties. The towns and villages here are known for their southern hospitality and beautiful surroundings, whatever the season. Established in 1831, the village was named for Kentucky statesman John J. Crittenden, a three-term senator, former Governor of Kentucky and two-time Attorney General of the U.S. over 4000 residents call Crittenden home, enjoying the relaxation of life lived at a slower pace.

Crittenden

I75 is the major artery through Grant County; Dixie Highway (St. Rt. 25) is the north/south thoroughfare through the village. St. Rts. 491 and 2942 cross the rolling hills.

St. Elizabeth’s satellite hospital in Williamstown, Grant County is 20 miles away; Mercy Hospital Anderson is just across the Ohio River 30 minutes northeast of Falmouth. The Falmouth Fire Department provides fire and EMS services for the city.

Falmouth’s most famous resident, geneticist and molecular biologist Dr. Phillip Allen Sharp earned the 1993 Nobel Prize for work that changed scientists understanding of the structure of genes.

This is where central Kentucky comes to play. Horse farms dot the surrounding area and the calendar of events monthly includes horse shows and competitions. 'Thaxton’s Licking River Canoe Rentals' offers canoe and kayakers access to the Licking River. Fishermen like to try their hand catching small-mouth here. 'Kincaid Lake State Park' offers 850 acres to explore with camping, golfing, swimming and fishing with more pounds of largemouth bass per acre than any other lake in the state. 'Cedarline Nature Trail 'Pendleton County’s Historical Society' provides an outlet for genealogical research, and an active 'Kincaid Regional Theatre' summer season appeals to audiences across the county. The county is home of the annual 'Kentucky Wool Festival', celebrates the area’s sheep heritage with all kinds of activities and entertainment. 

'Pendleton Athletic Park' in Falmouth offers soccer, football, and baseball fields; tennis, volleyball and croquet courts; and a one-mile nature trail. 'Pendleton County Fairgrounds' hosts the annual county fair. The 'Griffin Fitness Center' located at the high school is open nightly for fitness buffs. The 'Pendleton County Country Club' in addition to offering golf and other sports serves as a center for nightlife.

Falmouth is the shopping destination for the entire county and it’s here you’ll find not only supermarkets and specialties, but some small gift shops as well. More in-depth shopping requires a trip north to the Greater Cincinnati area or south to Lexington’s Fayette Mall.

Falmouth, the county’s largest city and county seat, is located at the conflux of the main Licking River, and its south fork, in the center of Pendleton County, about 39 miles south of Cincinnati. First established in 1793, the city’s name was chosen by Virginians who came from Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia. Falmouth has a population of approximately 2,300 residents. While much of the quaint six-block historic downtown district was severely damaged in the Licking River flood of 1997, large portions of the city have completed renovations. The historic area is Kentucky’s oldest standing commercial building of Federal architecture, and now serves as the city’s Municipal Building. The area includes new home construction and large rural farms.

Falmouth

St. Rt. 27 is the primary access through Pendleton County to Falmouth with Ky. Rt. 22 (Main Street) the primary loop through this county seat. The Gene Snyder Airport on St. Rt.22 just outside the city is the nearest airport with Greater Cincinnati International Airport approximately 25 miles north of Falmouth.

Centrally located in Grant County, residents have easy access to Kentucky’s abundant outdoor recreation, including nearby 142-acre Bullock Pen Lake and Williamstown Lake. 'Piddle Park' has 15 acres that include a playground, picnic shelter, tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball court as well as a baseball field. The skate board area draws in many who enjoy this sport! 'The Eagle Creek County Club' is located in nearby Crittenden and is a private club (with limited public tee times) and boasts a Junior Olympic swimming pool. A unique business, the 'House of Reptiles', travels to schools, scouts, festivals, fairs, libraries teaching about reptiles with over 80 animals on display every day for viewing. The 'Buckeye Station Train Museum and Farm' is an animal rescue and free train museum featuring HO scale trains.

The VF Outlet (formerly the Dry Ridge Outlet Center) and area Walmart are popular shopping destinations for much of Grant County with plenty of other options to meet everyday shopping needs.

Dry Ridge is centrally located in Grant County, 32 miles south of Greater Cincinnati and 43 miles north of Lexington along I75. Home to 2100 residents, it was named for the ridge dividing the Kentucky and Licking River watersheds. Dry Ridge is the quintessential image of small town America offering residents the fabric of small-town life. Its location provides easy access to all the attractions of Central Kentucky as well as those of Northern Kentucky and Southwestern Ohio. Dry Ridge, primarily a farming economy, offers a comfortable community atmosphere, where people are friendly.

Dry Ridge

I75 is the major artery through Grant County. The Skeeter Davis Highway honors hometown legend Skeeter Davis. St. Rt. 22 bisects the village. The Greater Cincinnati International Airport, providing air transport to Grant County residents, is 25 miles north of Dry Ridge.