Maysville in Mason County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Simon Kenton’s Station

Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 13, 2019

1. Simon Kenton’s Station Marker

Inscription. About ½ mile west is site of camp made by Simon Kenton and Thomas Williams in the spring of 1775. They left this camp in the fall and visited stations in area. Kenton returned to camp in 1784, and brought with him a group of his family and friends. During 1784 and 1785, they fortified the station, which became a major stronghold north of Kentucky River.

Erected 1973 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 138.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 38° 38.187′ N, 83° 48.167′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. It is at the intersection of AA Highway (U.S. 62) and Parker Road, on the right when traveling east on AA Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Maysville KY 41056, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Outer Bluegrass. It is also in the American South,

specifically

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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Armed Services Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Hemp in Kentucky / Hemp in Mason County (approx. 0.9 miles away); Alexander W. Doniphan (approx. 1.1 miles away); Maysville Road (approx. 1.2 miles away); Dr. William Goforth House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Mefford's Fort (approx. 1.3 miles away); Site of First Postal Station (approx. 1.3 miles away); Murphy-Lasbrooke Home (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maysville.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 13, 2019

2. Simon Kenton’s Station Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,286 times since then and 161 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.