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

VanArsdall / Sale House

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 6, 2019

1. VanArsdall / Sale House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This Beaux Arts style home was built in 1905 for G. Alfred Curry. In 1919, it was purchased by Dr. Condit B. VanArsdall, Sr. whose daughter Elizabeth married Forest “Aggie” Sale. Mr. Sale was a Captain of the 1933 University of Kentucky basketball team and two-time All-America. The home continues ownership in the same family.

Erected by James Harrod Trust. (Marker Number 36.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky, Harrodsburg, James Harrod Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 37° 45.342′ N, 84° 50.589′ W. Marker is in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, in Mercer County. Marker is on Beaumont Avenue just north of Dedman Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 520 Beaumont Avenue, 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. Dedman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Poteet House (within shouting distance of this marker); G. A. Curry House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Tabler House (within shouting distance of this marker); Aspen Hall / Dr. James Shannon House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Magoffin / Mills / Gaither House (about 600 feet away); Greystone (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clay Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrodsburg.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 6, 2019

2. VanArsdall / Sale House Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 6, 2019

3. VanArsdall / Sale House Marker

Forest "Aggie" Sale image. Click for full size.

4. Forest "Aggie" Sale

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 124 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 3. submitted on July 17, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 4. submitted on July 16, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.