Anderson Ferry/ 1937 Flood

Historical marker location:

Constance, Kentucky

( 4030 River Rd., Constance)

Anderson Ferry- Founded in early 1800s & purchased by George Anderson in 1817, serves as a link between Boone Co. and southwestern Ohio. It was powered by horses on treadmills until steam power was introduced in 1867. In 1930s diesel-powered sidewheelers were added. Stone inn & tavern once stood at ferry landing. National Register of Historic Places, 1982.

1937 Flood at Constance- The Ohio River reached its peak on Jan. 26 at 79.9 ft., surpassing the 1884 record. Constance was the hardest hit town in Boone Co. but there were no fatalities. Route 8 between Constance & Taylorsport was almost completely covered by water. Many houses were totally destroyed. Displaced residents were sheltered in the town school.

Ferries Floods Inns Ohio River