Harrodsburg in Mercer County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Greystone

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 6, 2019

1. Greystone Marker

Inscription. Greystone was built in 1931 by Mrs. A. G. Kyle, a niece of Eli Lilly of pharmaceutical fame. Hugh Meriweather, noted for his commercial and residential designs, was the architect. Built of Kentucky limestone, it is now associated with neighboring Beaumont Inn.

Erected by James Harrod Trust. (Marker Number 40.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Women. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky, Harrodsburg, James Harrod Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 37° 45.215′ N, 84° 50.52′ W. Marker is in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, in Mercer County. Marker is on Beaumont Inn Drive just west of Beaumont Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 618 Beaumont Inn Drive, Harrodsburg KY 40330, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Beaumont College 1895-1915 / Historic Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Aspen Hall / Dr. James Shannon House (about 400 feet away); G. A. Curry House (about 600 feet away); Dedman House (about 700 feet away); VanArsdall / Sale House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Poteet House (approx.

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0.2 miles away); Tabler House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Magoffin / Mills / Gaither House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrodsburg.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 6, 2019

2. Greystone Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.