Greenville in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
George Short House
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George W. Short (1805-1863)
Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 14, 2018
1. George Short House Marker
Built in 1841, this is one of the oldest homes in Greenville. Materials and its detailed interior woodwork came by flatboats from Cincinnati. George Short had the house built for Tabitha A. Brank in hopes she would marry him, but she refused. Tabitha was daughter of Ephraim M. Brank, hero in War of 1812. House listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 1980.
George W. Short was a prominent businessman, tobacconist, and a state legislator in 1849. He never lived in the house nor did he ever marry. He gave the house to his sister, Susan Ann Short Harbin. Her children became active civic leaders and benefactors of the Harbin Memorial Library.
Hugh Alexander (Lex) Walters.
Erected 2004 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2155.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 37° 12.208′
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Regionally, this marker is in the Tri-State Region and specifically in the Pennyroyal Region. It is also in the American Midwest, in the South, and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Greenville Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Muhlenberg County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Revolutionary War Soldiers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Forrest Reconnoitered (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of New Orleans (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Greenville Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Muhlenberg Hero (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article on the George Short House. (Submitted on September 19, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 14, 2018
2. George W. Short (1805-1863) Marker
Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 14, 2018
3. The George Short House
Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 14, 2018
4. The view south from the marker towards downtown Greenville.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 556 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 19, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
