Augusta Ferry - Higginsport, OH
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
N 38° 46.821 W 084° 00.633
16S E 759685 N 4296647
The Augusta Ferry is one of only 2 Ohio River ferries still in operation, crossing to US 52 just 2 miles W of Higginsport.
Waymark Code: WM246Z
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wilsonjw
Views: 71


The Augusta Ferry is one of only 2 Ohio River ferries still in operation, crossing to US 52 just 2 miles W of Higginsport.

It is one of the oldest ferries operating on the Ohio River. Founded in 1797 as a hand propelled ferry by John Boude, the ferry still lands at it's original mooring.



The ferry operates daily from 8 am to 8 pm. The cost of a one way trip across the river is $5 per car. Individuals on foot may ride the ferry at no cost as long as a paying customer is on board.
Body of water served: Ohio River

Places served:
Higginsport, Ohio -- Augusta, Kentucky


Terminal / landing address:
Route 52
Higginsport, OH United States
45131


Hours of operation (non-scheduled ferry service): From: 8:00 AM To: 8:00 PM

Seasonal: Not Listed

Dining room / cafeteria: Not Listed

Gift shop: Not Listed

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