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

John L. Bridges House / Burford Hill

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 6, 2019

1. John L. Bridges House / Burford Hill Marker

Inscription. This circa 1817 house was built for John L. Bridges and his wife, Anna Adair Bridges, the daughter of Governor John Adair. Bridges was a Mercer County Representative to the State Legislature and a circuit judge. Contains Matthew P . Lowery woodwork.

Erected by James Harrod Trust. (Marker Number 3.)

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 1817.

Location. 37° 46.24′ N, 84° 50.482′ W. Marker is in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, in Mercer County. Marker is at the intersection of North Greenville Street and Ewing Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Greenville Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 721 Ewing Ave, 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. Spring Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Diamond Point (approx. ¼ mile away); Pulliam / Curry House (approx. ¼ mile away); Tewmey / Armstrong House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Courtview (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bataan War Memorial

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Dr. James Harrison Moore House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrodsburg.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 6, 2019

2. John L. Bridges House / Burford Hill Marker

John L. Bridges House can be seen in the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 6, 2019

3. John L. Bridges House can be seen in the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 18, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.