Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home, Covington
Facts and practical information
The Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home is a National Historic Landmark located in the Riverside Drive Historic District of Covington, Kentucky, overlooking the Licking River, across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, Ohio. The two-and-one-half story brick domicile, built in 1821 and one of the two oldest buildings in Kenton County, Kentucky, is the boyhood home of Daniel Carter Beard, a founder of the Boy Scouts of America. He was their National Scout Commissioner from its 1910 founding to his death in 1941. ()
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Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Newport Aquarium, Great American Ball Park, Paul Brown Stadium.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home?
How to get to Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home by public transport?
Bus
- 4th @ Scott • Lines: 25, 9 (6 min walk)
- G reenup @ 5th • Lines: 25 (6 min walk)
Tram
- Cincinnati Cyclones • Lines: 100 (17 min walk)
- 247 Telemarketing • Lines: 100 (22 min walk)