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

"Cane Brake" Visitor's Center

c. 1790

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, July 25, 2021

1. "Cane Brake" Visitor's Center Marker

Inscription. One of the original 119 Cane Brake log cabins built during the 1790's. Used as residence until 1950's two-family dwelling at one time. V-notching construction, rear addition built c. 1805 of frame & brick nogging construction, shake-shingle roof; Bamboo Cane Brake behind cabin.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.

Location. 38° 36.775′ N, 83° 48.547′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. Marker is on Old Main Street (Kentucky Route 2515) 0.1 miles north of F Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2215 Old Main St, Maysville KY 41056, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cane Brake (here, next to this marker); Simon Kenton Shrine (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Desha (1768-1842) / Old Court-New Court Issue (a few steps from this marker); Haven's Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington, Kentucky Post Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Stage-Mail Route (about 300 feet away); Bayless-Forman-Taylor House (about 400 feet away); Site of Washington Jail (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maysville.

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Visitor's Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

2. Visitor's Center

"Cane Brake" Visitor's Center original marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

3. "Cane Brake" Visitor's Center original marker

Area view of marker and buildings. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

4. Area view of marker and buildings.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 474 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 14, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 5, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.