La Grange in Oldham County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
James and Amanda Mount Home / J.C. Barnett Library and Archives
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 12, 2019
1. James and Amanda Mount Home side of marker
James and Amanda Mount Home. Built circa 1840, this restored four square home was originally home to James Mount (1796-1864) and wife, Amanda Malvina Railey Mount (1810-1888). Amanda was the first cousin once removed of Thomas Jefferson. Family papers reveal aspects of Oldham County slavery including sales, escape attempts, and bounties offered.
J.C. Barnett Library and Archives. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Mount home became the J.C. Barnett Library & Archives in 1998. In 2016 it was placed in the National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network for rare slave court records.
Erected 2018 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. Sponsored by Oldham County Tourism. (Marker Number 2536.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 38° 24.468′ N, 85° 22.821′ W. Marker is in La Grange, Kentucky, in Oldham County. Marker is on North 2nd Avenue south of West Jefferson Street (Kentucky Route
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oldham County History Center (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Oldham County History Center (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Oldham County History Center (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Oldham County History Center (within shouting distance of this marker); William Berry Taylor of Spring Hill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colonel William Oldham (about 300 feet away); Oldham County, 1824 (about 300 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Grange.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 12, 2019
2. J.C. Barnett Library and Archives side of marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 12, 2019
3. James and Amanda Mount Home and J.C. Barnett Library and Archives with Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 12, 2019
4. The Peyton S. Head History Museum, Nextdoor
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023
5. National Register of Historic Places Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 3, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 5. submitted on May 13, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
