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

Carter House

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

1. Carter House Marker

Inscription. The New Carter House, built in 1897 by Thomas Carter, was originally three stories high with a wrought-iron gallery on the two street sides. It caught fire in the 1920s but was not completely destroyed. The building was purchased by Max Block, who removed the top story, and developed it into a department store with a penthouse on the top level. The hotel was preceded by the Old Carter House on Front Street that burned in 1894.

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: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 38° 36.133′ N, 83° 19.053′ W. Marker is in Vanceburg, Kentucky, in Lewis County. It is at the intersection of Second Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Second Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 2nd St, 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: Stamper Block (a few steps from this marker); Hickle’s Pool Room (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis and Clark Cottonwood Tree

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vanceburg Depot (about 300 feet away); Halbert House (about 400 feet away); Commercial Hotel (about 400 feet away); Deposit Bank (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vanceburg.

Regarding Carter House. Today it is a restaurant and banquet venue.

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

2. Carter House Marker

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 1,213 times since then and 124 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.