Warsaw in Gallatin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Taffe Funeral Home

c. 1850

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

1. Taffe Funeral Home Marker

Inscription.
is a contributing property to the
Warsaw Historic District
listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior

Erected by Warsaw Renaissance on Main Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 38° 47.052′ N, 84° 54.068′ W. Marker is in Warsaw, Kentucky, in Gallatin County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 42) and 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 E Main St, Warsaw KY 41095, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Outer Bluegrass. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker: Edwards House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thompson-Bradley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Allen House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gutting House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Saddlery (within shouting distance of this marker); Peak-Suter House (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Yates House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Governor From Warsaw (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warsaw.

Regarding Taffe Funeral Home. Excerpt from the Jan. 28, 1898 issue of the Warsaw Independent as transcribed by Northern Kentucky Views:

Away back in 1851 the late William Taaffe came to our town and engaged in carriage making, which he followed until 1863, when he engaged in the undertaking business, which occupation he followed for more than thirty years, until his death, two years ago.

Also see . . . Warsaw Historic District. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the district, which was listed in 1982. (National Park Service)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

2. Taffe Funeral Home Marker

(Submitted on May 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.