Near Burgin in Mercer County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Glenworth/Robert Mosby Davis House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 5, 2023

1. Glenworth/Robert Mosby Davis House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1848 by Robert Mosby Davis and Sarah Harris, his wife, this beautifully situated Greek Revival house features a façade laid in Flemish bond, a central two story portico with four Ionic columns, and a widow's walk accessible by an attic stairway. The attic walls bear the names of Civil War soldiers.

Erected by James Harrod Trust. (Marker Number 81.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky, Harrodsburg, James Harrod Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 37° 44.032′ N, 84° 46.9′ W. Marker is near Burgin, Kentucky, in Mercer County. Marker is on Buster Pike, half a mile north of Bellows Mill Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 791 Buster Pike, Harrodsburg KY 40330, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John Bunton's Station (approx. 1.2 miles away); Burgin Christian Church (approx. 1½ miles away); Early Vital Junction / Colonel John Bowman (approx. 1.7 miles away); J.S. Wallace House (approx. 2.2 miles away); Honeysuckle Hill / Fair Oaks (approx. 3.3 miles away); Muscoe Garnett House

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(approx. 3.6 miles away); Greystone (approx. 3.6 miles away); Wilderness Revival (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burgin.

Regarding Glenworth/Robert Mosby Davis House. Excerpt from the house's National Register of Historic Places nomination:

The land on which Glenworth was constructed was initially owned by the Robards family, who resided in an earlier structure. One of the members of the family was Lewis Robards married to Rachel Donaldson, daughter of Colonel John Donaldson, the founder of Nashville. The couple resided on the farm. Rachel Donaldson Robards was to become Mrs. Andrew Jackson. Although the facts concerning Rachel Robards' and Jackson's meeting and elopement are unclear, it is known that the circumstances around their marriage were to haunt Jackson's career, and were the basis for several duels in defense of Rachel's honor.

Robert Mosby acquired the land through marriage to Jane Robards, Lewis' sister. In 1844, Mosby deeded the property to his nephew, Robert Mosby Davis, the builder of the house.

Also see . . . Greek Revival Houses of Mercer County: Lynnwood, Walnut Hall, Glenworth (PDF)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 5, 2023

2. Glenworth/Robert Mosby Davis House Marker

. National Register of Historic Places nomination for the trio of antebellum houses, which were listed in 1978. (National Archives) (Submitted on March 16, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Glenworth, the Robert Mosby Davis House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 5, 2023

3. Glenworth, the Robert Mosby Davis House

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.