Augusta in Bracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Built by B.F. Powers
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 4, 2023
1. Built by B.F. Powers Marker
the second largest tobacco
market in the world
Cincinnati Ohio
1860
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 38° 46.332′ N, 84° 0.319′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Kentucky, in Bracken County. Marker is on Elizabeth Street north of East 4th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 Elizabeth Street, Augusta KY 41002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Augusta College (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Augusta World War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Augusta In Civil War (approx. 0.2 miles away); Philip Buckner (1747-1820) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Ancient Village at Augusta / Who Were Fort Ancient People? (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Battle of Augusta Walking Tour (approx. 0.2 miles away); Judge JR Minor Home (approx. ¼ mile away); In Memory of All American Veterans (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.
Regarding Built by B.F. Powers. Benjamin F. Powers was a Cincinnati newspaper publisher and editor, as well as an attorney, in the first half of the 19th century.
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 4, 2023
2. Built by B.F. Powers Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
