Burlington in Boone County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

James Runyan House

Burlington Historic District

— c. 1840 —

James Runyan House Marker image. Click for full size.

Warren LeMay via Flickr/Public domain, July 19, 2020

1. James Runyan House Marker

Inscription. This brick residence has seen many uses since it was built, including that of parsonage. It was built c. 1840 by James M. Runyan (1807-1859), one of Burlington's mid-nineteenth century blacksmiths. The structure features a side passage plan with understated Greek Revival detailing, including a decorative glass transom above the front door, flat sandstone window sills and lintels, and a side-gabled roof. At one time, a large stable was located behind the house and church.

Erected 2008 by Boone County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 39° 1.735′ N, 84° 43.444′ W. Marker is in Burlington, Kentucky, in Boone County. Marker is on North Jefferson Street north of North Alley, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5954 N Jefferson St, Burlington KY 41005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Burlington Methodist Church (a few steps from this marker); Erastus Tousey House (a few steps from this marker); Burlington Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Foster-Sandford House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephens-Yelton House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Duncan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Renaker House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Burlington, KY (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burlington.

Also see . . . Asset Detail | Burlington Historic District. National Register of Historic Places nomination (PDF) and photographs (PDF) submitted for the district, of which the James Runyan House is a contributing building. (Submitted on November 19, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Warren LeMay via Flickr/Public domain, July 19, 2020

2. James Runyan House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.