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Latonia is an unincorporated suburb of Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States, located approximately six miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio. Located near the northernmost tip of Kentucky's famed Bluegrass region, Latonia's geographical coordinates are 39.048N, 84.508W, and its elevation above sea level is 531 feet. It is entirely within the eastern time zone of the United States. Latonia, not to be confused with the neighboring hamlet of Latonia Lakes, blends residential, commercial and manufacturing together, and is home to a number of fine schools, restaurants, social clubs, and well-established places of worship, including Latonia Christian Church, Latonia Baptist Church, and Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church. The famed Latonia Race Track, one of the south's premiere thoroughbred racing facilities from the late 19th through early 20th centuries was located in Latonia, and drew the best horses, jockeys and trainers to its events. (The site of the defunct track is today partly occupied by the Latonia Shopping Center.)
Coordinates: 39°02′53″N 84°30′32″W / 39.04806, -84.50889
