Greenup County, Kentucky
South Shore Real Estate and Local Guide
A small home-rule-class city on the south bank of the Ohio River across from Portsmouth, Ohio, at the mouth of Tygarts Creek, South Shore grew from an 1890 settlement and railroad and ferry trade. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know South Shore best.
About the area
Living in South Shore, KY
Home to the Indian Head Rock, a historic carved Ohio River boulder returned to Kentucky after an interstate legal dispute.
The housing market
Homes in South Shore
- About 51% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 66% of housing is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $85,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes South Shore home
Indian Head Rock
Eight-ton sandstone boulder with historic carvings, displayed at a South Shore park
Graf Brothers Flooring and Lumber
Described as the largest manufacturer of rift and quartered oak products in the world
Rotary Park
City park along U.S. Route 23 that hosts community events and displays the Indian Head Rock
Neighborhoods
South Shore areas to know
Fullerton
Former separate city later annexed by South Shore; original 1893 post office name
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.