Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Lexington Courthouses / Cheapside
Erected 1978 by Lexington-Fayette Co. Historic Commission, Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1553.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.
Location. 38° 2.875′ N, 84° 29.893′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. Marker is on Cheapside, on the right when traveling north. Located west of the historic courthouse between W Main Street and W Short Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington KY 40507, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S. Vice President (within shouting distance of this marker); Fayette County (within shouting distance of this marker); Fayette County World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Silversmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Peaceful Protests for Equality / Turning a Blind Eye to a Movement (within shouting distance of this marker); Slavery in Fayette Co. / Cheapside Slave Auction Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Fayette National Bank Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Inauguration (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
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