Erlanger Historical Society – (859) 727‑2630

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About Us

The Erlanger Historical Society was founded in 1990 to collect and preserve the artifacts, papers and other memorabilia and documentation for the city of Erlanger, Kentucky. The society exists to engage the citizens in the discovery of Erlanger's past.

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Join the Erlanger Historical Society -or- Make a Donation -or- Volunteer to Help us. Your help is vital to the success of the Erlanger Historical Society preserving our history for future generations. Those who decided to get involved say it's fun and rewarding!

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The Erlanger Historical Society is able to continue through the money we raise in memberships, events, and donations. The single best thing you can do to preserve Erlanger's history is to donate money. Just click "Donate Now" below to donate securely through our gofundme page.

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Events

The Erlanger Historical Society organizes many events, meetings, and presentations throughout the year. Some of our notable events are our annual Heritage Day in September, our presentations at the Erlanger Branch of the the Kenton County Library, and our Historical Society Meetings.

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About Us

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Get Involved

Join the Erlanger Historical Society -or- Make a Donation -or- Volunteer to Help us in Someway! Your help is vital to the success of the Erlanger Historical Society preserving our history for future generations. Those who decided to get involved say it's fun and rewarding!

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A Little History About a Few Street Names in the City of Erlanger, Kentucky…

Alice Street Named after Alice Timberlake, daughter of Thornton Timberlake and the wife of John H. Stevenson. Bartlett Avenue & Graves Avenue Named after Bartlett Graves-1st citizen and 1st homes […]

History of Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery – The Rolling Hills of Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Once the Site of Family Estates and a Popular Restaurant…

In 1839 the Covington Lexington Turnpike ( Now Dixie Highway ) was completed. It was one of the first roads chartered in the State of Kentucky. Colonel Thomas Buckner, one […]

The Erlanger Historical Society is Merging With the Elsmere Historical Society…

Due to the revitalization of the 1877 Depot on Crescent Ave in Erlanger, owned by the City of Erlanger, the Erlanger Mayor and City Council decided they will no longer […]