Vanceburg in Lewis County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Halbert House

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 23, 2021

1. Halbert House Marker

Inscription. This home, built in 1856, was the home of Judge William C. Halbert and his wife, Lavina. Mr. Halbert was a well-known attorney and served in several political offices. Throughout the years the house has been owned by several of his descendants.

Erected by Lewis County (Kentucky) Chamber of Commerce and the Eagle Scout Project completed by Damon Kennedy in 2018.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 38° 36.084′ N, 83° 19.106′ W. Marker is in Vanceburg, Kentucky, in Lewis County. It is at the intersection of 3rd Street and Main Street (Route 2525), on the right when traveling east on 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vanceburg KY 41179, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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: Vanceburg Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Commercial Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Stamper Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hickle’s Pool Room (about 300 feet away); Carter House (about 400 feet away); Deposit Bank (about 500 feet away); Veterans Memorial Park

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

(about 600 feet away); County Named, 1806 (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vanceburg.

Halbert House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 23, 2021

2. Halbert House

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 23, 2021

3. Halbert House

View from the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 561 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.