Maysville in Mason County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Phillips' Folly
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 4, 2023
1. Phillips' Folly Marker
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 38° 38.871′ N, 83° 46.025′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. Marker is at the intersection of Sutton Street and West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Sutton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 227 Sutton 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. Limestone (within shouting distance of this marker); Kentucky Historian (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Stanley Forman Reed (within shouting distance of this marker); Maysville Academy (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shackleford Residence (about 500 feet away); Noted Historian (about 500 feet away); Elisha Green (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maysville.
Regarding Phillips' Folly. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
William B. Phillips was the second mayor of Maysville, and was among those welcomingLafayette on his May 21, 1825 arrival in the town … In addition, he is listed as being Mason County's state legislator in 1820 (Collins, p. 546). Phillips's Third Street residence earned the term “folly” because he started it in 1825, but ran out of funds, causing construction to halt. “Leaving the house unfinished, the owner disappeared for two years, during which time he won enough money (in New Orleans) at gambling to complete the structure” (Sarah Lansdell, p. 19).
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1. Phillips' Folly. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the house, which was listed in 1978. (National Park Service) (Submitted on March 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. 227 Sutton Pl, Maysville, KY 41056. Archived for-sale listing with numerous interior and exterior photographs of the house and grounds. (Realtor.com) (Submitted on March 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 4, 2023
2. Phillips' Folly 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 129 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
