Old Washington in Maysville in Mason County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Dr. William Goforth House
c.1790's
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 38° 37.122′ N, 83° 48.505′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. It is in Old Washington. Marker is on Old Main Street (Kentucky Route 2515) north of B Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1935 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. Mefford's Fort (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of First Postal Station (about 400 feet away); Murphy-Lasbrooke Home (about 500 feet away); Brodrick Tavern (about 600 feet away); Old Church Museum (about 700 feet away); Paxton Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tollhouses (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Paxton Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maysville.
Also see . . . William Goforth (doctor) . Wikipedia entry on the frontier physician, who lived and practiced for 11 years in Washington. (Submitted on March 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
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 71 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.