Near Walton in Boone County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Abner Gaines House
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In 1790s Abner Gaines built this Federal-style mansion and became owner of first stage line between Lexington and Cincinnati, 1818. House used as inn and stagecoach stop. It has 3 stairways and 10 carved mantels. Abners son, John P. Gaines, was appointed governor of Oregon Territory in 1850. House listed on National Register of Historic Places, 1980.
Erected 1985 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1765.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 53.017′ N, 84° 36.467′ W. Marker was near Walton, Kentucky, in Boone County. It was on Old Nicholson Road north of Main Street (U.S. 25), on the right when traveling north. It is across the street from the house at the turnaround. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 150 Old Nicholson Rd, Walton KY 41094, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Ohio River Valley. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Mayhugh-Hartman House (approx. 0.8 miles away); C. Scott Chambers House
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Skirmish at Snows Pond (was approx. 1.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. If marker was knocked down, it may be stored on the site until it can be repaired. A photograph of it in storage would make a great addition to this page.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 12, 2019
2. Abner Gaines House
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2019. This page has been viewed 848 times since then and 56 times this year. Last updated on May 5, 2026. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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