South Union in Logan County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Site of 1834 North House
Brick communal dwelling for fifty Shakers
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Communal and Utopian Societies series list.
Location. 36° 53.328′ N, 86° 38.56′ W. Marker is in South Union, Kentucky, in Logan County. Marker is on Shakertown Road (Kentucky Route 1466) 0.3 miles north of Shaker Museum Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Auburn KY 42206, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of 1839 Wash House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Ca. 1840 Brethern’s Shop (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Ca. 1840 Children’s Dwelling (approx. 0.2 miles away); South Union Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of 1836 Cooper’s Shop (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of 1828 Buzz Saw and Machine Shop (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of 1815 Brick Dwelling (approx. 0.3 miles away); Shaker Colony (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Union.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.