Vanceburg in Lewis County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Stamper Block
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 23, 2021
1. Stamper Block Marker
Inscription.
Stamper Block. . This row of buildings is often referred to as the “Stamper Block” because George W. Stamper, a prominent merchant owned most of these buildings at one time or another. The majority of the buildings were built in the 1870-1880 era. This corner building (on this site) was once the location of the Petroleum House Hotel, built by the Stricklett brothers in the 1860s, and burned in the late 1860s or 1870s. The name Petroleum House came from the fact that there was an “oil boom” here shortly after the Civil War. Many speculators stayed at this hotel. These buildings have housed a variety of businesses for over 130 years.
This row of buildings is often referred to as the
“Stamper Block” because George W. Stamper, a
prominent merchant owned most of these buildings at
one time or another. The majority of the buildings were
built in the 1870-1880 era. This corner building (on
this site) was once the location of the Petroleum House
Hotel, built by the Stricklett brothers in the 1860s, and
burned in the late 1860s or 1870s. The name
Petroleum House came from the fact that there was an
“oil boom” here shortly after the Civil War. Many
speculators stayed at this hotel. These buildings have
housed a variety of businesses for over 130 years.
Erected by Lewis County (Kentucky) Chamber of Commerce and the Eagle Scout Project completed by Damon Kennedy in 2018.
Location. 38° 36.126′ N, 83° 19.06′ W. Marker is in Vanceburg, Kentucky, in Lewis County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Second Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vanceburg KY 41179, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carter House (a few steps from this marker); Hickle’s Pool Room (within shouting
This marker is on a monopole on the right corner of the block.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 23, 2021
3. Stamper Block Building
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 221 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
