Lewis Township in Augusta in Bracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Welcome To The City Of Augusta Kentucky
A Place To Visit
1 Jenny Ann Ferry - Open daily 8am-8pm. Ferry services have been operation in Augusta since April 2. 1798. Passengers are transported between Augusta and Boude's landing. located one mile west of Higginsport, Ohio, Cost: $5.00 per vehicle, Walk on is free.
2 Augusta Rotary Railroad Museum & Welcome Center - 101 Riverside Drive. Located in an old C&O Railroad Caboose. Summer hours: Friday's & Saturdays llam-4pm
3 Rosemary Clooney Museum - 108 E. Riverside Drive Summer Hours: Thursday thru Saturday 11am-3pm. Past home of the entertainer Rosemary Clooney. In 1850 this was the old Bradford Hotel.
4 Old 1811 Jail - Oldest jail in Kentucky. Located on the site of the Bracken County Courthouse until 1839.
5 Appelman Park - Picnic area, playground. tennis & basketball court & swimming pool.
6 Baker-Bird Winery & Distillery - within city limits at 4465 Augusta/ Chatman Rd, Augusta KY. Enjoy wine tastings & take a tour (Tour cost: $10) through the oldest & largest wine cellar in the United States. It was where Augusta residents hid during the 1862 Civil War Battle of Augusta. Open: Saturday's & Sunday's 1-5pm. Available as a venue for Weddings.
7 Augusta Boat Dock - Boat landing, shelter house, walking path. playground, picnic areas & public restrooms.
A Place To Eat
1 Augusta General Store Restaurant - 109 N. Main. Open daily 6am-8pm. Home cooked daily specials. breakfast served all day, regular menu, homemade pies.
2 Augusta Irish Pub - 120 Main Street. Open: Wednesday & Thursday 5-10pm. Friday 4-11pm. Saturday Noon-11pm. Sunday 1-5pm.
3 Beehive Augusta Tavern - 101 W. Riverside Fine dining food. Open: Thursday 4-10pm. Saturday & Sunday 11am-10pm. History: the James Armstrong Drug Store, fired on but not burned during the Morgan's raid on Augusta in September 27, 1862 during the Civil War.
4 Carota's Pizzeria - 115 Main Street. Open Daily: 11am-10pm. Pizza, hoagies, appetizers.
5 Taylor's Corner Cafι & Bar - 214 Hamilton Ave. Open Daily: 5am-10pm. Serves: Burgers, appetizers and open bar.
A Place To Stay
1 River Peek Cottage - 205 E 2nd St. Sleeps 7. fully equipped kitchen, hot tub, private screened in porch. fenced in yard, one block from Main Street.
2 Amanecer en Augusta - 203 E. 2nd Street. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, fully furnished, in walking distances of downtown.
3 South Bank Station - on the River Upstairs, sleeps 2. fully furnished, bath. Beautiful view of the Ohio River from the bedroom.
4 Bertha's Cabin - 114 Main Street This Airbnb can sleep up to 11 or for small groups it can be divided by using Del's Cabin: sleeps 7 w/kitchenette & laundry or the Cabin at 114: sleeps 4 w/full kitchen, private patio, hot tub & fire pit.
5 Parkview Country Inn Bed & Breakfast - 103 W. 2nd Street. 10 private rooms w/bath. Complimentary breakfast available. Romantic cabin & cottage available for couples.
6 Riverhouse by the River - 102 Riverside Drive. Sleeps 12, fully furnished 2 baths.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Landmarks • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is April 2, 1798.
Location. 38° 46.415′ N, 84° 0.469′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Kentucky, in Bracken County. It is in Lewis Township. It is at the intersection of Main Street and West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 128 Main St, Augusta KY 41002, 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 are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Ancient Village at Augusta / Who Were Fort Ancient People? (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas L. Appelman Memorial Park (about 400 feet away); The Battle of Augusta Walking Tour (about 400 feet away); James H. Armstrong Store (about 400 feet away); Judge JR Minor Home (about 400 feet away); Dr. Joshua T. Bradford Home & Office (about 400 feet away); V.F.W. Post 9535 Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Whitehall (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 466 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

