Paris in Bourbon County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Alexander House / Bourbon County Hemp
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 28, 2021
1. Alexander House Marker
Alexander House
The federal style house was built for William W. Alexander, a state representative 1848-52. His father, William Alexander, owned a hemp factory until 1856, which was operated by 100 enslaved people. At 600 feet, it had one of the world’s longest ropewalks. Hugh D. Alexander operated the house as a restaurant and saloon from the 1880s to 1908.
Bourbon County Hemp
One of the chief hemp producing counties. Led production in 1810, accounting for 796 of the 5,755 tons grown in state. Two hemp mills processed 50,000 yards of fiber per year. After a slump during the Civil War, local farmers produced a crop of 569 tons in 1870. By 1900, production declined with a brief revival during the World Wars.
Erected 2018 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2575.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. 38° 12.519′ N, 84° 15.177′ W. Marker is in Paris, Kentucky, in Bourbon County. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Christian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Paris Train Depot (about 800 feet away); Eades Tavern (approx. ¼ mile away); Famous Inventor, 1877-1963 (approx. 0.3 miles away); William Holmes McGuffey (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bourbon County World War I Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Duncan Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bourbon County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Also see . . . Bourbon County Hemp/Alexander House. From Kentucky Historical Society's ExploreKYHistory series. (Submitted on April 4, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 28, 2021
2. Bourbon County Hemp Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 28, 2021
3. Alexander House / Bourbon County Hemp Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
