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

A Founder of D.A.R.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

1. A Founder of D.A.R. Marker

Inscription. Mary Desha, one of four founders of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1890, taught public school here, 1875-85. Designer of society's seal. Taught in Alaska schools, returned to Washington, successfully advocated reforms. Granddaughter of Joseph Desha, Kentucky's tenth governor. Born, Lexington, 1850. Died, Washington, 1911. Buried. Lexington Cemetery.

Erected 1965 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 807.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Revolutionary • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 38° 2.692′ N, 84° 30.171′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. It is in Historic South Hill. Marker is on West Maxwell Street east of South Mill Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 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. Thriving Black Entrepreneurs (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rokeby Hall (about 700 feet away); Oldest House in Lexington

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(about 800 feet away); J. Soule Smith House (about 800 feet away); First Race Course (approx. 0.2 miles away); Methodism in Lexington / First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Keeneland Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jefferson Davis (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Also see . . . Mary Desha. Biographical sketch on the Daughters of the American Revolution's website. (Submitted on March 31, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

2. A Founder of D.A.R. Marker

Public domain, 1907

3. Mary Desha

From Ohio Magazine (January 1907)

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 232 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.