Bardstown in Nelson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Spalding & Sons

Estb. 1856

Photographed by Kevin W., August 27, 2024

1. Spalding & Sons Marker

Inscription. W. T. Spalding established this dry goods retail store before the civil war. It is still operated by the same family and remains one of the oldest commercial clothing stores of this type in all of Kentucky. Under T. A. Spalding the business expanded in the twentieth century with a new facade added to the old building about 1923 with the latest developments in show windows and transom glass for the modern department store operation. The men's store expansion was made to the north side about 1947.

Contributing to the Bardstown National Register District.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 37° 48.619′ N, 85° 27.992′ W. Marker is in Bardstown, Kentucky, in Nelson County. It is on North 3rd Street (U.S. 50) just south of West Flaget Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 N 3rd Street, Bardstown KY 40004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Louisville Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically

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in the Upper South.

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: Beall's Row (a few steps from this marker); The Lafayette Hotel (a few steps from this marker); The Smiley - Browne Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Smiley-Losson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Crystal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Crume Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Lot #50 - A History of Old City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bardstown.

Regarding Spalding & Sons. As of this marker's publication, Spalding's Department Store is permanently closed.

Photographed by Kevin W., August 27, 2024

2. Spalding & Sons Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 285 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.