Maysville in Mason County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Taylor's Corner

c. 1829

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 4, 2023

1. Taylor's Corner Marker

Inscription.
Built by Ezekial & Dolly (Wood) Forman as wedding present for their daughter Elizabeth and her husband Robert Taylor, Jr. With its three handsome doorways, the Federal styled building was a combination residence and store where one could buy everything from handmade nails to the finest trunk. According to local history, the owners asked patrons with open accounts to settle up prior to their seasonal buying trips to Philadelphia.

*Private Residence

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.

Location. 38° 36.952′ N, 83° 48.51′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. Marker is at the intersection of Old Main Street (Kentucky Route 2515) and North Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Old Main Street. Marker is mounted at eye-level on the stop-sign post, near the southwest corner of the subject building, facing Old Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2100 Old Main Street, Washington KY 41096, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston (a few steps from this marker); "Washington Courthouse Site" (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnston Birthplace (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Paxton Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Paxton Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Pillsbury Boy's School (within shouting distance of this marker); "Albert Sidney Johnston House" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maysville.

Taylor's Corner Marker - old marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 7, 2013

2. Taylor's Corner Marker - old marker

Taylor's Corner Marker (<i>wide view; southwest corner of house in background</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 4, 2023

3. Taylor's Corner Marker (wide view; southwest corner of house in background)

Taylor's House (<i>view from near marker</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 7, 2013

4. Taylor's House (view from near marker)

Taylor's House (<i>northwest corner view from Old Main Street</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 7, 2013

5. Taylor's House (northwest corner view from Old Main Street)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 11, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on September 22, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. submitted on March 11, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4, 5. submitted on September 22, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.