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Macklin House

 
 
Macklin House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Dave Knoch, June 14, 2015
1. Macklin House Marker
Inscription. This townhouse, built circa 1850, became home of George B. Macklin, prominent land owner and coal dealer. He came in 1867 from Forks of Elkhorn area. His coal yard near Louisville and Nashville Railroad yard bridge. Two-story brick carriage house at rear, one of few in county, built about the same time. Blacksmith shop here, also. In Corner of Celebrities Historic District.

Presented by John C. Ryan and Donald Duff
 
Erected 1993 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1925.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceNotable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
 
Location. 38° 11.931′ N, 84° 52.779′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. Marker is on Washington Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 Washington Street, Frankfort KY 40601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Methodist Church (a few steps from this marker); Crittenden House / An Eminent Statesman (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapman Coleman Todd House
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(within shouting distance of this marker); John Goodman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Morehead House (within shouting distance of this marker); Justice Todd House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Part of the Corner in Celebrities Historic District (about 300 feet away); Corner In Celebrities (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.
 
Macklin House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
2. Macklin House Marker
Macklin House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Dave Knoch, June 14, 2015
3. Macklin House
Macklin House (Franklin County Trust Historic Landmark). image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
4. Macklin House (Franklin County Trust Historic Landmark).
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 679 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on June 15, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky.   2. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.   3. submitted on June 15, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky.   4. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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