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

Murphy-Lasbrooke Home

1805

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 4, 2023

1. Murphy-Lasbrooke Home Marker

Inscription. Built by William Murphy, Washington's third postmaster; native woods used throughout home. Home illustrates transition between 18th and 19th century architectural style & form. Washington's first newspaper The Mirror established at this site in 1797 by William Hunter and William Beaumont. Francis Turner purchased the printing press and all printing material in 1799.
*Private Residence

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.

Location. 38° 37.035′ N, 83° 48.487′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. It is in Old Washington. Marker is at the intersection of C Street and Old Main Street (Kentucky Route 2515), on the left when traveling east on C Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2014 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. Brodrick Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First Postal Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Church Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Mefford's Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Paxton Inn (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tollhouses

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(about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Paxton Inn (about 400 feet away); Taylor's Corner (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maysville.

Also see . . . Murphy-Lasbrooke (Moose) House. Architectural drawings and link to Historic American Buildings Survey photographs of the house. (Old Washington, Inc.) (Submitted on March 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 4, 2023

2. Murphy-Lasbrooke Home Marker

Marker is on the side of the house.

Front of Murphy-Lasbrooke Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 4, 2023

3. Front of Murphy-Lasbrooke Home

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 62 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.