51-713: Worthington is a home rule-class city on the south bank of the Ohio River in Greenup County , Kentucky , in the United States. The population was 1,609 as of the 2010 U.S. census . Worthington is a part of the Huntington-Ashland-Ironton metropolitan area . As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 287,702. The site of the present city was once owned by Abraham Buford, who sold
102-475: A unitary urban county government (UCG); Louisville and other cities within Jefferson County have also merged into a single metro government. However, under state law, both major cities retained their pre-merger classification before the new scheme took effect. The General Assembly had historically reclassified cities only when requested by the city government. If all cities had been reclassified in
153-621: A 47-acre (190,000 m ) Central Park. In July 1976, a new10-acre (40,000 m ) park at the former Clyffeside Park was envisioned. Named after Commissioner Johnny Oliverio, it features several baseball diamonds, and is located along Winchester Avenue near 39th Street. In 2004, the AK Steel Sports Park was constructed along Blackburn Avenue in South Ashland. The sports-oriented park features several baseball diamonds, soccer fields and an incomplete skate park. Ashland
204-452: A 5,600 ft (1,700 m). runway with a 3,000 ft (910 m). clearance. Tri-State Airport , located in nearby Huntington, West Virginia , provides commercial aviation services for the city. Amtrak serves Ashland with the three-days-a-week Cardinal , connecting New York City , Washington , Charlottesville, VA , Cincinnati , Indianapolis , and Chicago . Westbound trains are scheduled to stop Sunday, Wednesday, Friday in
255-561: A mayor- alderman government, but that does not apply to the merged governments in Louisville and Lexington. All other cities have a different form of government, including mayor-council , commission , and city manager , and are designated " home rule class" cities. The two-class system went into effect on January 1, 2015, following the 2014 passage of House Bill 331 by the Kentucky General Assembly and
306-490: Is "hyper-local," meaning it is exclusively dedicated to covering the community. Highlights include, but are not limited to, local events, sports results, outdoor recreation and personal interest articles and columns penned by freelance Ashland-area journalists and quasi-celebrities. Ashland residents receive their network television primarily from stations in Huntington and Charleston, West Virginia . In addition, WKYT ,
357-531: Is affiliated with Holy Family Catholic Church and currently offers K–12 education. Rose Hill is affiliated with the Rose Hill Baptist Church and also offers K–12. Post-secondary educational opportunities include Ashland Community and Technical College , which has multiple campuses within the city. Morehead State University also has a satellite campus located in Ashland. The main branch of
408-470: Is elected for a four-year term and is not term-limited. The mayor presides over City Commission meetings, is a voting member of the City Commission and represents the city at major functions. The current mayor is Matt Perkins. Ashland's current City Commission members are Mayor Matt Perkins and Commissioners Josh Blanton, Amanda Clark, Marty Gute and Cheryl Wooten Spriggs. In 1925, a new city hall
459-533: Is governed by a City Manager form of government. The government switched from a council-manager to a city commissioner-manager form of government in 1950. The City Manager is the chief administrative officer for the city who reports to a Board of Commissioners. Department heads ranging from the Police to Public Works report to the City Manager. The City Manager is currently Michael Graese. The Mayor of Ashland
510-469: Is located in eastern Greenup County at 38°33′2″N 82°44′5″W / 38.55056°N 82.73472°W / 38.55056; -82.73472 (38.550616, -82.734694), on the south bank of the Ohio River. It is bordered to the west by Wurtland , to the south by Raceland , and to the east by Russell . Directly across the river is the village of Hanging Rock, Ohio , but the closest river crossing
561-413: Is located on Winchester Avenue. The converted theater serves as an important venue for the arts in eastern Kentucky and the neighboring sections of Ohio and West Virginia . It is well noted for its Festival of Trees event during the winter season. The Paramount is also devoted to teaching children the importance of the arts. Summer classes are offered for school-age children. Also along Winchester Avenue
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#1732801921077612-488: Is located upon a southern bank of the Ohio River at the state border with Ohio and near West Virginia . The population was 21,625 at the 2020 census . Ashland is a principal city of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area , referred to locally as the "Tri-State area", home to 376,155 residents as of 2020. Ashland serves as an important economic and medical center for northeastern Kentucky . Ashland dates back to
663-401: Is often called "The Independent" or the "Ashland Daily Independent" by locals, as these were its former names. One of the paper's claims to fame is the first printings of a supposed image of Jesus in the clouds of Korea in 1951. Ashland's other newspaper is The Greater Ashland Beacon . It is a free weekly circular published in full color every Tuesday. "The Beacon", as it is known by locals,
714-606: Is the Highlands Museum and Discovery Center . Among its numerous exhibits, one about Country Music Heritage pays tribute to the music artists from along U.S. Route 23 in Kentucky. Two locals, The Judds from Ashland, and Billy Ray Cyrus from nearby Flatwoods , are included. The Pendleton Art Center, formed in 2005, is located within the downtown. The works produced include paintings, stained glass, carved gourds, and wood carvings by local artists. They are displayed at
765-583: Is the Oakley C. Collins Memorial Bridge 3 miles (5 km) to the southeast, connecting Russell with Ironton, Ohio . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city of Worthington has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km), of which 1.1 square miles (2.9 km) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km), or 7.03%, is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,673 people, 663 households, and 519 families residing in
816-605: The Ashland Transportation Center , along with the Ashland Bus System that provides five local bus routes. Mor'Trans, Licking Valley Community Action, Sandy Valley Transportation Services and Northeast Kentucky Community Action Agency provide connections to Ashland from surrounding counties. Ashland is served by US 23 and US 60 , several state routes, and is in close proximity to US 52 and Interstate 64 . The state routes include: In
867-718: The C&;O Railroad , Allied Chemical & Dye Company 's Semet Solvay, and Mansbach Steel . Ashland lies within the ecoregion of the Western Allegheny Plateau . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 10.8 square miles (27.9 km ), of which 10.7 square miles (27.8 km ) is land and 0.039 square miles (0.1 km ), or 0.30%, is water. Ashland's central business district extends from 12th Street to 18th Street, and from Carter Avenue to Greenup Avenue. It includes many historically preserved and notable buildings, such as
918-675: The CBS affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky , is shown on cable TV in Ashland when its programming is different from Charleston's CBS affiliate WOWK . There are also two television stations licensed to Ashland itself. Those are: Located just northwest of the city in Worthington is the Ashland Regional Airport . This airport is used for general aviation. The then-named Ashland-Boyd County Airport opened in 1953 and featured
969-660: The Paramount Arts Center and the Ashland Bank Building, which serves as a reminder of what Ashland leaders hoped the city would become. Ashland is in the humid subtropical climate zone, and distinctly experiences all four seasons, with vivid fall foliage and occasional snow in winter. The average high is 88 °F in July, the warmest month, with the average lows of 19 °F occurring in January,
1020-540: The 1970s in favor of a downsized depot in nearby Catlettsburg . The rail lines to the building have since been removed. Today the building itself serves as the downtown branch of PNC Bank . Passenger rail service was moved from Catlettsburg to the Ashland Transportation Center in March 1998. Greyhound Lines is the main provider of intercity bus transportation out of Ashland. It operates out of
1071-867: The Ashland Soccer Complex at the high school. The school's marching band competes in the AAA class of the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA). The marching band is commonly called "The Pride of Blazer" for its excellent performance in many KMEA marching band competitions. Westwood , an unincorporated community just outside the Ashland city limits, is served by the Fairview Independent School District. The district operates Fairview High School, grades 6–12, and Fairview Elementary School, grades K-5. The Boyd County Public Schools serves
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#17328019210771122-571: The Ashland Tuberculosis Hospital, was located on a hill above U.S. Route 60 in the Western Hills section of the city and opened in 1950. It featured 100 beds and served 18 eastern Kentucky counties. It has long since been closed due to the discovery of antibiotics that successfully treat tuberculosis, eliminating its necessity. The facility has since been used as a state office building and is now owned by Safe Harbor,
1173-512: The Boyd County Public Library is located in Ashland. Ashland is home to two newspapers: The Independent and The Greater Ashland Beacon . The Daily Independent is a five-day morning daily newspaper which covers the city and the surrounding metropolitan area. In addition, it offers national, state and regional news/sports coverage via reprints of Associated Press and CNHI wire reports and columns. The newspaper
1224-1001: The Carl D. Perkins United States Courthouse & Federal Building in downtown Ashland. All public schools within city limits are operated by the Ashland Independent School District . Public schools outside of city limits are operated by the Boyd County School District and the Fairview Independent School District. Some portions of the city limits are in the Boyd and Fairview school districts. Ashland has five public elementary schools, Hager Elementary, Oakview Elementary, Crabbe Elementary School, Poage Elementary and Charles Russell Elementary. Hatcher Elementary closed its doors in Spring 2010. Its students and much of its resources were consolidated with
1275-548: The Pendleton the first Friday and Saturday of every month and at other times by appointment. The Jesse Stuart Foundation, an organization dedicated to the preservation of the literary legacy of Jesse Stuart and other Appalachian writers, was at one time located within an earshot of the Pendleton Arts Center. Jesse Stuart, a well-known 20th-century author, was from nearby Greenup, Kentucky . Ashland boasts
1326-421: The age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.82. In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under
1377-421: The age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.86. In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under
1428-460: The age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 34,875, and the median income for a family was $ 39,737. Males had a median income of $ 35,324 versus $ 19,643 for females. The per capita income for
1479-412: The age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 45,414. Males had a median income of $ 35,362 versus $ 23,994 for females. The per capita income for
1530-591: The airport. The current Ohio River backwater called the Gravel Pit was a sand and pea gravel quarry from the 1930s until the construction of the Greenup Lock and Dam in 1962. List of Kentucky cities Kentucky , a state in the United States , has 418 active cities. The two largest, Louisville and Lexington , are designated "first class" cities. A first class city would normally have
1581-414: The bill's signing into law by Governor Steve Beshear . The new system replaced one in which cities were divided into six classes based on their population at the time of their classification. Before the enactment of House Bill 331, more than 400 classification-related laws affected public safety, alcohol beverage control, revenue options and others. Lexington and Fayette County are completely merged in
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1632-574: The city of Ashland: Paul G. Blazer High School , named after philanthropist and founder of Ashland Inc. , Paul G. Blazer . The high school is home to the Ashland Tomcats and Kittens athletic teams. The Ashland Tomcats football program has achieved 11 state championships. The Ashland Tomcats (boys') basketball program has accomplished 1 national championship, 4 state championships, 32 regional championships, and 55 district championships. The Ashland Tomcats and Kittens (girls') soccer teams play at
1683-509: The city was $ 19,239. About 7.8% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over. The city sits within the Raceland-Worthington Independent School District , which also includes the neighboring city of Raceland . All of the district's schools, including Raceland-Worthington High School , are located at
1734-467: The city was $ 26,101. About 23% of the population were below the poverty line , including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over. American Rolling Mill Co. (ARMCO) opened its steel mill, Ashland Works, in 1922. The facility grew to cover 700 acres (280 ha) along the Ohio River. It set world records in production, and eventually employed about 7,000 people. Local scrap drives were held during World War II to support production at
1785-647: The city's growing industrial base. The city's early industrial growth was a result of the Ohio Valley's pig iron industry and, particularly, the 1854 charter of the Kentucky Iron, Coal, and Manufacturing Company by the Kentucky General Assembly . The city was formally incorporated by the General Assembly two years later in 1856. Major industrial employers in the first half of the 20th century included Armco , Ashland Oil and Refining Company ,
1836-455: The city. The population density was 1,427.1 inhabitants per square mile (551.0/km). There were 698 housing units at an average density of 595.4 per square mile (229.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.74% White , 0.06% African American , 0.06% Asian , 0.36% from other races , and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population. There were 663 households, out of which 31.5% had children under
1887-402: The coolest month. The highest recorded temperature was 105 °F in July 1954. The lowest recorded temperature was −25 °F in January 1994 . Average annual precipitation is 42.8 inches (1,090 mm), with the wettest month being July, averaging 4.7 inches (120 mm). As of 2021, there were 21,476 people, 8,859 households, and 6,192 families residing in the city. The population density
1938-549: The district's main campus in Raceland. Located in Worthington, and named for nearby Ashland , the Ashland Regional Airport was once used extensively by the oil manufacturing company Ashland Inc. before the company's corporate headquarters was moved from Russell to Covington . Currently, the airport serves local charter and private aircraft. Recently, community events, such as car and air shows, have also taken place at
1989-453: The land to the Means and Russell Iron Company. This company sold the land to W. J. Worthington , who was William O. Bradley 's lieutenant governor from 1895 to 1899. After his death, the property was given to his daughters, who founded the present town and named it for their father. Worthington was incorporated as a city by the Kentucky General Assembly on February 5, 1920. Worthington
2040-492: The late 19th century, what is now the Ashland Police Department was organized when the town was still known as Poage's Landing. The first executive officer was a town marshal , who was soon replaced by a professional police department. The city of Ashland currently has 49 sworn officers, three civilian employees who function as administrative support and six parapolice who handle tasks that do not require
2091-578: The late evening. Eastbound the stops are early morning Wednesday, Friday, Sunday. The Amtrak station is located at the Ashland Transportation Center , formerly the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway freight depot, located on 15th Street near the Ohio River . It does not have an Amtrak ticket counter or QuikTrak ticket machine, but E-tickets can be obtained from either Amtrak's website or mobile app . The former C&O passenger depot, at 11th Street and Carter Avenue, had been completed in 1925 but abandoned in
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2142-594: The migration of the Poage family from the Shenandoah Valley via the Cumberland Gap in 1786. They erected a homestead along the Ohio River and named it Poage's Landing. Also called Poage Settlement, the community that developed around it remained an extended-family affair until the mid-19th century. In 1854, the city name was changed to Ashland, after Henry Clay 's Lexington estate and to reflect
2193-599: The other elementary schools in Fall 2010. The former Hatcher Elementary building now serves as the Ashland Independent Schools Central Office. There is one public middle school, Ashland Middle School, formerly known as George M. Verity Middle School and Putnam Junior High School. The campus is home to Putnam Stadium which serves as the home field for Ashland Tomcats high school and middle school football. One public high school serves
2244-502: The plant. ARMCO Steel partnered with Kawasaki Steel Corporation in 1994. AK Steel eventually purchased Armco Steel Inc. At one time, Armco employed over 4,000 people at its West Works, Foundry, and Coke Plant. AK Steel employed under 1,000 after the closing of the Foundry and Coke Plant and the downsizing of its West Works. AK shut down completely in 2019. The Paramount Arts Center , an Art Deco style movie theater built in 1930,
2295-410: The pre-2015 scheme according to actual population, about one-third of classifications would have changed. In particular, Lexington would have been classified as a first-class (Class 1) city. Although basic city classification changed in 2015, the old classifications will remain relevant for some time. Because many provisions of state law applied only to cities of certain pre-2015 classes, House Bill 331
2346-567: The rural part of Ashland and the remainder of Boyd County. It has four elementary schools, those being Ponderosa Elementary, Cannonsburg Elementary, Catlettsburg Elementary and Summit Elementary. Boyd County Middle School serves grades 6–8, while Boyd County High School serves grades 9–12. The two private schools serving the Ashland area are the Holy Family School and the Rose Hill Christian School. Holy Family
2397-601: The services of a sworn officer. UK King's Daughters , formerly known as King's Daughters Medical Center, is the fourth largest hospital in Kentucky The 465-bed facility, which was purchased by the University of Kentucky in December 2022, is the city's largest employer at over 4,000 employees. It offers numerous inpatient and outpatient services for the region. In addition to UK King's Daughters, another hospital,
2448-551: The state are in the home rule class. Click on the double triangles at the top of a column to sort the table by that column. County seat Since the 2010 census , some cities in Kentucky were disincorporated and did not appear in the next census. Ashland, Kentucky Ashland is a home rule-class city in Boyd County, Kentucky , United States. The most populous city in Boyd County, Ashland
2499-459: Was 1,984.4 inhabitants per square mile (766.2/km ). There were 10,763 housing units at an average density of 971.7 per square mile (375.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 91.3% White , 1.6% African American , 0.6% Asian , 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 3.7% from two or more races. The most common ancestries were American 25.2%, English 12.2%, Irish 8.2%, and German 1.2%. There were 9,675 households, out of which 26.8% had children under
2550-827: Was erected at the corner of 17th Street and Greenup Avenue. The Federal Bureau of Prisons operates the Federal Correctional Institution, Ashland in Summit , unincorporated Boyd County , 5 miles (8.0 km) southwest of central Ashland. The United States Postal Service operates the Ashland Post Office and the Unity Contract Station. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky maintains courtroom and office facilities in
2601-428: Was explicitly written to address such issues. In certain areas of law, class-based distinctions between cities have been replaced by population-based distinctions. In certain other areas that were more controversial, the pre-2015 status quo is being maintained through a registry of cities that were covered by prior laws. Under the new system, Louisville and Lexington are classified as first class. All other cities in
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