Cave City in Barren County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Historic Reynolds House

Circa 1915

— Built by Clarence M Reynolds —

Historic Reynolds House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 28, 2025

1. Historic Reynolds House Marker

Inscription.
Clarence M. Reynolds and family was the proprietor of Handy and Reynolds, a general store that was built in 1915 on the corner of Broadway and First Street in Cave City. It was closed in the early 1970s and the building was soon demolished. As a young boy Clarence witnessed the robbery of the Mammoth Cave stage coach by famous outlaw Jesse James in 1880.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Jesse James series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 37° 8.256′ N, 85° 57.474′ W. Marker is in Cave City, Kentucky, in Barren County. It is at the intersection of Broadway Street (Kentucky Route 70) and Allen Lane, on the right when traveling west on Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Broadway St, Cave City KY 42127, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave Country

and in the Pennyroyal Region.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

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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: Floyd Collins (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cave City Raid (about 600 feet away); Morgan's Cave City Raid (about 600 feet away); General Joseph H. Lewis (about 600 feet away); Gen. Joseph H. Lewis (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Floyd Collins (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cave City Vietnam Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cave City (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cave City.

Regarding Historic Reynolds House. It was documented that on September 2, 1880, Jesse James and Bill Ryan toured the Mammoth Cave (several years before it became part of the National Park System; back when caves were privately owned). The next day, they robbed a stagecoach and got away with $2,000. One of the items stolen was a gold watch owned by Judge Rowntree, which was reportedly found in James' house

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 28, 2025

2. Historic Reynolds House Marker

after he was killed. The city of Cave City has since capitalized on its Jesse James-related claim to fame with the attraction, Jesse James Riding Stables.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.