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

Deposit Bank

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

1. Deposit Bank Marker

Inscription. These two buildings were the original structures of the Deposit Bank of Vanceburg and the New York Racket Store. The Bank was established about 1889 and this building was erected of freestone in 1900. The Bank merged with the Citizens Bank later to become the Citizens-Deposit Bank.

The building on the corner is unique because it is one of the first types of iron-framed buildings and was built about 1900, and the moldings have a certain interesting style. Moses Marcus came here from Cincinnati before 1905 and opened a stylish men’s clothing store which he called the New York Racket Store.

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 this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 38° 36.076′ N, 83° 19.004′ W. Marker is in Vanceburg, Kentucky, in Lewis County. It is at the intersection of Second Street and Market Street, on the right when traveling east on Second 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: United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); County Named, 1806 (within shouting

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distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Union Memorial (about 300 feet away); World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away); Hickle’s Pool Room (about 300 feet away); Stamper Block (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vanceburg.

Deposit Bank Buildings image. Click for full size.

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

2. Deposit Bank Buildings

The former bank building is on the left and the building that housed the former New York Racket Store is on the right. The marker is on the black monopole facing Second Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.