Phoenix Grove
Brent, Kentucky
In the late 1800's and early 1900's Covington and Newport had serious air quality problems from all of the coal and wood burned in river boats, trains, homes, factories and businesses, so there sprung up any number of small resorts outside of the city.
One of these was Phoenix Grove. It was located at what is today the junction of River Road and Rt. 8. You may know the location as Brent, or you may know it as where I-275 crosses the Ohio River. In the era before there were dams on the Ohio, there was a wing dam or levee at this location. It's purpose was to channel the river waters to create easier navigation.
Phoenix Grove was established c. 1889, and was originally Silver Grove, but it remained a private resort until 1906.
Kentucky Post, Friday, 14 July 1905, page 5
The Phoenix Club of Newport will have their opening day at camp Sunday, July 16 at Phoenix Grove. Trains leave at 7:45 am.
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Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 17 January 1906, page 5
That Phoenix Grove, Campbell County, is to be made a first class summer resort is now assured. The grove is located on the Ohio River, opposite Coney Island and was formerly known as Silver Grove. City Treasurer Krieger, of Newport, who is in control of the property, was in conference yesterday with different Cincinnati interests you are after the place.
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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 19 April 1906, page 3
Phoenix Grove, a Campbell County summer resort on the Ohio River opposite Coney Island, which has been run as a private resort for the use of the Phoenix Club members of Newport, will this season be thrown open to the public. The place will be opened Sunday, May 27, by the Phoenix Club members, who give their annual outing on that day. The steamer Bonanza has been engaged by the management and will make three trips from Cincinnati on the opening day.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 13 August 1906, page 5
Yesterday was ladies day at Phoenix Grove and over 200 families were the guests of the Phoenix Club of Newport. The club has a membership of about 40, comprising prominent business men and officials of Campbell co. The days festivities would up with one of the club's celebrated fish suppers.
Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 11 September 1906, page 5
The annual barbecue of the Phoenix Club Newport will be held Sunday, Sept 23 at Phoenix Grove. The members have arranged a find program and the affair is expected to surpass all former outings given by the club.
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Kentucky, Tuesday, 15 January 1907, page 3
"For God's sake send assistance at once! I'm in danger from the flood." pleaded William Stoeckle, keeper of the big clubhouse at Phoenix Grove, on the Kentucky side, opposite Coney Island, to members of the club in Newport. Phoenix Grove was formerly Silver Grove and ever since the Phoenix Club got control of it, Stoeckle has had charge of the clubhouse and grounds during the winter months. Arrangements were made to send a boat up the Ohio to rescue Stoeckle.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 31 May 1907, page 5
Picnic, Excursion and Outing, PHOENIX HUNTING and FISHING CLUB, Sunday, June 2, 1907, Phoenix Grove.
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Kentucky Post, Saturday, 1 June 1907, page 6
River Excursion Outing and Picnic, Phoenix Fishing and Hunting Club, Incorporated of Newport Ky. at Phoenix Grove, Tomorrow, June 2, 1907; Steamers Courier & Chilo Leave foot of Main Street, Cincinnati at 9 and 10 am, 1, 2, 4 and 5 pm stopping at foot of York Street, Newport.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 28 June 1907, page 5
PICNIC, EXCURSION and OUTING Given by the Phoenix Hunting and Fishing Club PHOENIX GROVE, Sunday, June 30. Steamers Chili and Courier leave 9 and 10 am; 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 pm. foot of Main st. Cincinnati, stopping foot of York st. Newport. Last boat leaves grove 8 pm.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 18 September 1908, page 5
PHOENIX F&H CLUB at Phoenix Grove, Sunday, September 20. C&O RR Newport 7:45 am. Busses at Ft Thomas 10 and 11 am and 1 pm.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 5 September 1911, page 7
The members of the Phoenix Club will give a barbeque and burgoo social on Sunday, Sept. 17, at Phoenix Grove. Burgoomeisters Kennedy and Roberts will have charge of the eatables. Automobiles will leave every hour from the River rd. Ft Thomas for the grove.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 9 August 1912, page 3
The Phoenix Club will give its annual barbeque and burgoo at Phoenix Grove Sunday, Sept 15. Chef Kennedy will have charge of the burgoo.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 17 July 1914, page 1
Glen Sampson, charged with destruction of property, preferred by George Surran, proprietor of Phoenix Grove, was dismissed when placed on trial before Judge Boltz in Campbell co. Court Friday morning.
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Kentucky Post, Saturday, 19 September 1914, page 1
One of the prize catches of the season was registered Thursday by George Surran, well known proprietor of the Phoenix Grove.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 27 April 1915, page 1
Ladies Aid Society Newport Turners will hike Wednesday morning to Phoenix Grove, east of Newport. The will start from the end of the Ft Thomas car line at 9:30 am. After exercises, dancing and refreshments, they will return.
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Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 12 May 1915, page 1
Young members Newport Turner gym will hike to Phoenix Grove Sunday for a picnic.
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Kentucky Post, Saturday, 12 June 1915, page 3
Hoop De Doo Social Club of Newport will give annual barbecue at Phoenix Grove Sunday.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 14 June 1915, page 1
Joseph Brunner, 36, was returning from the Hoop De Doo outing at Phoenix Grove and it is thought fell against some object inflicting skull abrasions near Dayton Station Ky. Dr. Young escorted him in an ambulance to Speers Hospital.
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Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 4 August 1915, page 3
Preparations for the big Turner field meet to be held Aug 22 at Phoenix Grove are completed and the number of entries has so far exceeded all expectations.
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Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 25 August 1915, page 4
Postponement of Newport Turners' big field meet at Phoenix Grove last Sunday, on account of wet grounds, has given contestants one more week of practice. Newport Turners' Outing at Phoenix Grove, Sunday, Aug 29. Take Ft Thomas car to Auto Bus on Lower River Road. Tickets 25 cents, including transportation.
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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 16 September 1915, page 5
Phoenix Fishing & Hunting Club Barbecue and Burgoo, Sunday, Sept 19 at Phoenix Grove. Subscription $1.50
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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 28 October 1915, page 3
The Ladies and Matrons Class of Newport Turners will hike from the gymnasium Wednesday morning to Phoenix Grove.
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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 24 February 1916, page 1
Kentucky Court of Appeals today reversed Campbell Circuit Court in the case of Albert F Hauss against George Surran. The latter brought an electric plant for Phoenix Grove Park. Hauss sued for the balance due and Surran was given judgment on a counter claim for breach of warranty.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 28 April 1916, page 1
Ladies Aid and Matrons class of Newport Turners gym will hike to Phoenix Grove Wednesday morning.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 19 June 1916, page 2
Widow survives George Surran, proprietor of the Surran Hotel and Phoenix Grove, Campbell co. who died Sunday at the home Eleventh and Brighton sts. Newport.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 9 July 1917, page 4
The annual outing of the Newport Turners Society will be held at Phoenix Grove, Silver Grove, Sunday, July 29. The committee promised to give the Turners the treatment of their lives.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 3 November 1919, page 1
It became known Monday the US Government has secured an option on the old Phoenix Grove property at Brent Ky. which consists of a 15 acre tract. The government desires to use the ground for purpose of constructing another lock in the Ohio River. For several years it has been rumored the government intended to erect a lock at this point as part of the system between Louisville and Pittsburgh.
The ground in question was recently purchased by James Wilson from the Phoenix Hunting and Fishing Club.