Middletown in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
The Benjamin Head House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 28, 2020
1. The Benjamin Head House Marker
In 1812, Revolutionary war veteran Captain Benjamin Head built Head House, one of Kentucky's finest stone houses. Legend holds that the Head House once changed hands as the result of a poker game. Dr. Silas Witherbee practiced medicine and made his residence at Head House for a number of years.
Listed on the National Register of Historical Places
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 38° 14.699′ N, 85° 32.49′ W. Marker is in Middletown, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Harrison Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11601 Main Street, Louisville KY 40243, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Middletown's First Gas Station (a few steps from this marker); Jefferson Marders Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arterburn House (about 400 feet away); Bank of Middletown (about 400 feet away); Milestone / Old Public Well (about 500 feet away); Middletown Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); Middletown Inn (about
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2. Head House
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 28, 2020
3. The Benjamin Head House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on February 14, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on December 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
