Robert D. “Bob” Webster is a Northern Kentucky native and author of numerous books and articles on the history of the region. He is a three-time winner of the Kentucky Historical Society’s “Outstanding Publication” Award, and is a frequent speaker for civic and community groups throughout the region. He has been a featured presenter in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and Tennessee.
Bob is a 1976 graduate of Covington Holmes High School, after which he attended Morehead State University. There, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. Bob is a past President of the Kenton County Historical Society and is a career agent with Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance in Independence. Bob also enjoys a position as Cage Shift Manager at Turfway Park Racing and Gaming in Florence, Kentucky. He and his family reside in Covington.