Place:Falmouth, Pendleton, Kentucky, United States

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NameFalmouth
TypeCity
Coordinates38.674°N 84.334°W
Located inPendleton, Kentucky, United States
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Falmouth is a small city in Pendleton County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,058 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Pendleton County and is the meeting point of the South and Main forks of the Licking River.

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The history of Falmouth dates back to the 18th century but the town is perhaps best remembered over last half of the 20th century for natural disasters that have devastated the town. In 1964, the Licking River reached 47 feet (19 feet above flood stage) and left much of the town under water. A 1968 tornado leveled many homes in the town. In 1997, a major flood on the Licking River again left the town crippled. The river reached 52 feet (24 feet above flood stage) and left 80% of the town under several feet of water. Many homes and business were damaged and five residents were killed.

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