Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Clayton-Bullock House

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 17, 2021

1. Clayton-Bullock House Marker

Inscription. This two-story frame house was built in 1839 by John W. Clayton. The original exterior is of shingle siding, though the house has been subject to alterations in both 19th and 20th centuries. During the Civil War, Clayton's daughter, Mary C. Bullock, ran a private school here attended by Frederick Grant, son of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant.

Erected 1998 by City of Covington & Oakley Farris; Kentucky Historical Society; and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2014.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 39° 5.127′ N, 84° 30.43′ W. Marker is in Covington, Kentucky, in Kenton County. It is on Greenup Street (Kentucky Route 17) north of East 6th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 528 KY-17, Covington KY 41011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Outer Bluegrass. It is

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also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grant House (within shouting distance of this marker); First United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Noted Historian (about 400 feet away); Hearne Mansion (about 600 feet away); Senator Richard P. Ernst / Ernst Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Northern KY’s 1st Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Geo. V. Flaig (approx. 0.2 miles away); John W. Stevenson Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.

Clayton-Bullock House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 17, 2021

2. Clayton-Bullock House and Marker

Clayton-Bullock House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 17, 2021

3. Clayton-Bullock House

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 965 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.