Map of Southgate city, Kentucky

Southgate is a home rule-class city in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 3,803 at the 2010 census.

Southgate city overview:
Name:	Southgate city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Kentucky
County:	Campbell County
Elevation:	689 ft (210 m)
Total Area:	1.46 sq mi (3.78 km²)
Land Area:	1.46 sq mi (3.78 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Total Population:	3,648
Population Density:	2,502.06/sq mi (966.00/km²)
ZIP code:	41071
Area code:	859
FIPS code:	2171976
GNISfeature ID:	0504006
Website:	southgateky.org

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History

The city of Southgate is named for the family of Richard Southgate. Born in New York City, Richard Southgate went to Newport from Richmond, Virginia in 1795. In October 1797, he was licensed to practice law in the court of Kentucky and appointed Commonwealth Attorney for Campbell County in 1798. He was State Representative in 1803 and Senator from 1817 to 1821. Richard died in July 1857 at the age of 83. Richard’s home still stands on Third Street in Newport. His son William was a congressman from Northern Kentucky.

On May 28, 1977, the Beverly Hills Supper Club in Southgate was engulfed in fire, killing 165 inside.