Historic South Hill in Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Oldest House in Lexington

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

1. Oldest House in Lexington Marker

Inscription. Built in 1784 for Adam Rankin, minister of Lexington's pioneer Presbyterian Church. Samuel D. McCullough, born here in 1803, was a teacher, astronomer, antiquarian and maker of world-famous Burrowes mustard. In 1971, the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation moved this house from its original location, 215 West High Street, to prevent its destruction.

Erected 1972 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1437.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.

Location. 38° 2.795′ N, 84° 30.074′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. It is in Historic South Hill. Marker is on South Mill Street south of West High Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 317 South Mill Street, Lexington KY 40508, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rokeby Hall (a few steps from this marker); Methodism in Lexington / First United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Race Course (about 400 feet away); A Founder of D.A.R.

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(about 800 feet away); Peaceful Protests for Equality / Turning a Blind Eye to a Movement (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jefferson Davis (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Inauguration (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wanting Everyone to Have a Vote (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Also see . . . Asset Detail | South Hill Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places inventory-nomination form and photographs for the district, which includes the Adam Rankin house. From the National Park Service's NP Gallery digital archives. (Submitted on March 31, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

2. Oldest House in Lexington Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 951 times since then and 389 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.