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

Forest Pillars

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 6, 2019

1. Forest Pillars Marker

Inscription. Enlarged by Madison and Mary Worthington using timberframe construction, portions of this house were built as early as 1820 by Mary May. The house’s name is derived from the solid poplar tree trunks forming the four Doric columns.

Erected by James Harrod Trust. (Marker Number 51.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky, Harrodsburg, James Harrod Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 37° 45.98′ N, 84° 50.725′ W. Marker is in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, in Mercer County. It is on North College Street just south of College View Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 351 N College St, Harrodsburg KY 40330, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was

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once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rykon (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. James Harrison Moore House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Maples (within shouting distance of this marker); Courtview (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tewmey / Armstrong House (about 800 feet away); Pulliam / Curry House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Diamond Point (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church / Centennial Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrodsburg.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 6, 2019

2. Forest Pillars Marker

Madison and Mary Worthington House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 6, 2019

3. Madison and Mary Worthington House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 355 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.