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

Row Houses

1795

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 4, 2023

1. Row Houses Marker

Inscription. Frame buildings are said to be oldest row houses still standing in Mason County: built as stores in early business section of town. Construction dates from 1795 to 1840/1860. North end row house, which is the oldest, has fireplace and windows with bars on basement level; thought to be the town's first primitive jail.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.

Location. 38° 36.906′ N, 83° 48.527′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. It is in Old Washington. Marker is on Old Main Street (Kentucky Route 2515) south of South Court Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2117 Old Main 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. Stone House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harriet Beecher Stowe (within shouting distance of this marker); Harriet Beecher Stowe Slavery to Freedom Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnston Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); "Washington Courthouse Site" (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Brick Outbuilding (within shouting distance of this marker); Pillsbury Boy's School (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maysville.

Also see . . . Row Houses. Architectural drawings of the row houses, with a link to historical photographs of them. (Old Washington Preservation Inc.) (Submitted on March 11, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 4, 2023

2. Row Houses Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.