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

Paxton Inn

1810

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 4, 2023

1. Paxton Inn Marker

Inscription. A favorite meeting place for lawyers and citizens to discuss politics and other issues of the day, including slavery. The Kentucky Telephone Company opened an exchange in the old inn after it passed through several owners. In 1966, the telephone company presented the building to Limestone Heritage Foundation along with a cash gift to go toward restoration, which was led by the Limestone Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Antique quilts, buttons and period artifacts on display.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.

Location. 38° 36.962′ N, 83° 48.494′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. It is in Old Washington. Marker is on Paxton Street east of Old Main Street (Kentucky Route 2515), on the right when traveling east. Marker is by an outbuilding behind Paxton Inn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2100 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. A different marker also named Paxton Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Taylor's Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston (within shouting distance of this marker); Tollhouses

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(within shouting distance of this marker); "Washington Courthouse Site" (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnston Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); Pillsbury Boy's School (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maysville.

Also see . . . Paxton House (Inn). This was a station on the Underground Railroad when owned by Mr. James A. Paxton. (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. Paxton Inn Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.