Burlington in Boone County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Old Boone County Courthouse

Burlington Historic District

— 1889 —

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 29, 2019

1. Burlington Historic District Marker

Inscription. There has been a courthouse on this site since 1799 and the present one is the third built on the site. Designed by the McDonald Brothers of Louisville, the Renaissance Revival style building was completed for about $20,000. The courthouse originally featured a large clock tower, but it was too heavy for the building and was removed in 1898. Renowned-Cincinnati-architects Samual Hannaford & Sons designed the present cupola. A courthouse nearly identical this one but built of sandstone was erected in Bandera, Texas, in 1890

Erected 2008.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 39° 1.673′ N, 84° 43.433′ W. Marker is in Burlington, Kentucky, in Boone County. It is at the intersection of Kentucky Route 18 and Route 338, on the right when traveling west on Kentucky Route 18. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burlington KY 41005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ohio River Valley.

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: From Craig’s Camp / To Burlington (a few steps from this marker); Renaker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Burlington, KY (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also

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named Historic Burlington, KY (within shouting distance of this marker); Foster-Sandford House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephens-Yelton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Burlington Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic Burlington, KY (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burlington.

Old Boone County Courthouse Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 29, 2019

2. Old Boone County Courthouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 30, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2. submitted on May 1, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.