Before being named Camp Springs, one of the first German settlements of Campbell County was simply known as “Four Mile Creek”. The greatest amount of early development there occurred between 1850 and 1880.

Many of the residents emigrated from Prussia, Bavaria, and Rhenish Germany. “Four Mile” eventually became known for its stone structures and rich wine productivity.

Today, the vibe of the early 19th century Camp Springs still exists. The wine making craft has made a revival and several of the stone houses and structures have been greatly cared for and live on.

In 1982 Senior Historian Stephen C. Gordon and the Kentucky Heritage Council created a detailed accounting of the Camp Springs area through a National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form.

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Local historian Don Baumann spent years researching the ancestry of the Baumann/Enzweiler/Steffen families and their ties to Campbell County and Camp Springs. Click here to enjoy 22 submissions from Don.