Stanford in Lincoln County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
The Cedars
Photographed By Tom Bosse, April 12, 2017
1. The Cedars Marker (Side 1)
Side 1
This home was built in 1853 by Dr. Thomas Montgomery, son of James Montgomery, a judge and congressman. His wife, the former Evaline Whitley, was the niece of Gen. Benjamin Logan, founder of Stanford, and granddaughter of Col. William Whitley, a Kentucky pioneer and military leader. Dr. Montgomery was a well~known physician, farmer, and politician.
Side 2
This home is a fine representation of Greek Revival architecture and was one of the early brick houses in the area. It featured a wired doorbell system and was only the second home in Lincoln Co. to have a bathroom installed. Behind the house is a one~story brick dwelling that originally served as slave quarters. Placed on Nat'l Register of Historic Places, 1978.
Erected 2016 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2493.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 37°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Earliest Church (approx. half a mile away); Kentucky's Oldest Main Street (approx. half a mile away); Wilderness Road / Logan’s Station (approx. half a mile away); Cherokees in Kentucky (approx. half a mile away); Stanford Female College (approx. half a mile away); Spanish American War Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); County Named, 1780 (approx. half a mile away); Benjamin Logan (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stanford.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, April 12, 2017
2. The Cedars Marker (Side 2)
Photographed By Tom Bosse, April 12, 2017
3. The Cedars
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4. The Cedars
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5. The Cedars Marker
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6. The Cedars
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7. The Cedars
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8. The Cedars - Nat'l Reg. of Historic Places
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9. Slave Quarters
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 394 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on July 14, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 5, 6. submitted on July 12, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 7. submitted on July 14, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 8, 9. submitted on July 12, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
