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KY 5 never enters the city limits of Ashland, however does serve a sizable area surrounding the city. KY 168 crosses through the south Ashland region and is referred to as Blackburn Avenue and South Belmont Street. KY 766 Connects US 60 and 13th Street with KY 5; KY 1012 is known as Boy Scout Road. KY 1134
Boyd County was the 107th of 120 counties formed in Kentucky and was established in 1860 from parts of surrounding Greenup, Carter, and Lawrence Counties. [3] It was named for Linn Boyd of Paducah, former U.S. congressman, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, who died in 1859 soon after being elected lieutenant governor of Kentucky.
Lots were sold at public auction in June 1854, and the City of Ashland was incorporated by an act of the Kentucky Legislature in 1856. Boyd County was created by the Legislature in 1860, primarily from Greenup County. The first child born in the new town of Ashland was named Ashland Poage, a mixture of the old and new names. [8]
According to the City of Ashland's website, Santa will bring his sleigh and reindeer to Corner Park for some excitement and holiday cheer starting Dec. 11.
While speaking about the 2024 Ashland projects, Miller stated that one project currently in the works is the development of the Pump House district. "This is the project I'm most excited about ...
The City of Ashland celebrated the start of the 2023 holiday season with the ultimate Christmas parade, tree lighting ceremony, and fireworks display.
The Mayor of the City of Ashland, Kentucky 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 Chuck D. Charles. The City of Ashland operates under a City Manager form of Government.
Normal is a residential unincorporated community, located within the city of Ashland, Kentucky along U.S. Route 23 and U.S. Route 60 and the Ohio River. It was annexed by the City of Ashland in 1905. Previously, Normal was an independent community with post office.