Middletown in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
The Benjamin Head House
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.
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); Lawrence Winchester Wetherby / Gov. Lawrence W. Wetherby (approx. ¼ mile away); Davis Tavern (approx. ¼ mile away); Gov. Lawrence Wetherby Statue (approx. ¼ mile away); The Wetherby House
By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 28, 2020
2. The Benjamin Head House Marker
Also see . . . Asset Detail | Head House. National Register of Historic Places registration and photographs. (Submitted on December 5, 2020, by Duane Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2020, by Duane Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2020, by Duane Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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