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

"Albert Sidney Johnston House"

1797

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 4, 2023

1. "Albert Sidney Johnston House" Marker

Inscription. Childhood home of Civil War Confederate General Sidney Johnston. His death at the Battle of Shiloh (TN) was said to be a turning point of the war. The family of Civil War Union General William "Bull" Nelson resided here after the death of Johnston's father. The Johnston & Nelson families attended the Washington Presbyterian Church. Both men attended West Point and both fought at the Battle of Shiloh.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.

Location. 38° 36.927′ N, 83° 48.484′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. It is in Old Washington. Marker is on South Court Street east of Old Main Street (Kentucky Route 2515), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 503 S Court 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. Pillsbury Boy's School (a few steps from this marker); "Washington Courthouse Site" (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnston Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston (within shouting distance of this marker); Taylor's Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Hall

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Paxton Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Row Houses (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maysville.

Also see . . . General Albert Sidney Johnston. Born in Washington, Ky. in 1803, he fought in four wars during his military career. (Old Washington Preservation, Inc.) (Submitted on March 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 4, 2023

2. "Albert Sidney Johnston House" Marker

Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston (1803-1862) image. Click for full size.

Unknown via Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division (Public Domain), circa 1961

3. Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston (1803-1862)

He was shot – possibly from one of his own men — behind his right knee while leading a charge. The minie ball nicked an artery, and he died from blood loss before a surgeon could reach him on the battlefield.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.