Augusta, Kentucky

About Augusta

Augusta is a small town in northeastern Kentucky counting 1,101 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Augusta is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.19 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 925 residents per square mile.

📰 Augusta News Today

• Anthony Jon Berry Jr. Obituary | Moore & Parker Funeral Homes | Augusta, KY Tribute Archive · Aug 18
• Kathy Ann "Mammy" Woodruff Obituary (2026) - Augusta, KY - Metcalfe-Hennessey Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 15
• Clooney family helps restore historic Black church in Augusta, honoring legacy of founder WKRC · Feb 25
• Lady Toppers Finish in 14th at Valspar Augusta Intercollegiate Western Kentucky University Athletics · Mar 15
• Kentucky Women’s Golf Takes On Valspar Augusta Invitational for the First Time ukathletics.com · Mar 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Augusta Unique

• One of 10 places in the US named Augusta — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northeastern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Augusta

• Beehive Augusta Tavern
• Carota's Pizzeria — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Augusta

• Appelman Park reviews ★
• Augusta River Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Augusta

• Augusta Independent School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Augusta

🏘️ Nearby Communities