Maysville in Mason County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

The Peers House

Built in 1841

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 4, 2023

1. The Peers House Marker

Inscription. Henry Peers worked for the “Maysville Eagle” newspaper owned by his brother-in-law Lewis Collins.

Henry's research laid the foundation for the first “History of Kentucky” published in 1848 by Lewis Collins. This book is still a valuable resource for historians.

Henry died prematurely of tuberculosis at the age of 38. After his death his widow Ann Richeson Peers operated a school “Aunt Peers” in this house for 25+ years.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.

Location. 38° 39.034′ N, 83° 46.319′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. Marker is on West 3rd Street north of Short Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 325 W 3rd St, Maysville KY 41056, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Richeson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis Collins' House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elisha Green (approx. 0.3 miles away); Phillips' Folly (approx. 0.3 miles away); Maysville Academy (approx. 0.3 miles

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away); Lafayette's Tour (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Lee House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kentucky Historian (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maysville.

Regarding The Peers House. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:

Henry Peers was a little-known historian who in the 1840's did his research work on Kentucky and provided the major part of the materials for an important reference work. This book, Collins History of Kentucky, was published in 1847, the year after Henry Peers' untimely death (at age 38), by his brother-in-law, Lewis Collins, also of Maysville, Kentucky, and editor of the Maysville Eagle newspaper.

Also see . . . Henry Perviance Peers House. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the house, which was listed in 1998. (National Park Service) (Submitted on March 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 4, 2023

2. The Peers House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.