Bardstown in Nelson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Austin Hubbard (Narcissa) House

Photographed By Dave W, June 14, 2022

1. Austin Hubbard (Narcissa) House Marker

Inscription. Austin Hubbard owned this house until his death in 1823. He left the house to his reputed daughter Narcissa, enslaved by Dr. William Elliott. Hubbard wanted her to inherit his estate, but knew that she needed to be emancipated first. Her freedom was purchased by Peter Sweets and Thomas Wathan for $350 in 1831 and Narcissa had to release the property to them.

The estate's value had misrepresented to Narcissa at the time of her emancipation. 11 years of legal battles ensued over the estate. In her will, Narcissa expressed hope that proceeds from the estate could free her enslaved sons. Her executors persevered & in 1842 the courts ruled in her favor. The house sold in 1843 and her son Austin was freed in 1848.

Erected 2019 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2596.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.

Location. 37° 48.512′ N, 85° 27.842′ W. Marker is in Bardstown, Kentucky, in Nelson County. Marker is on East Stephen Foster Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 E Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown KY 40004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McLean House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bardstown (about 700 feet away); John Fitch Memorial (about 800 feet away); Nelson Countians who served and Gave All (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Nelson Countians who served and Gave All (about 800 feet away); Nelson County World War I, World War II, Korean War, & Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vietnam 1969 Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); County Named, 1784 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bardstown.

Photographed By Dave W, June 14, 2022

2. Austin Hubbard (Narcissa) House Marker

Photographed By Dave W, June 14, 2022

3. Austin Hubbard (Narcissa) House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.