Mount Washington in Bullitt County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Maccabee Hall

Photographed by Kevin W., August 28, 2024

1. Maccabee Hall Marker

Inscription. In 1906, on this site, the Fraternal Order of Maccabees began construction of the depicted three story building called Tent #3 under the supervision of W. A. King. Maccabee Hall soon became the centerpiece of the community. The first floor included a restaurant, clothing store, doctors office and barber shop. The second floor was used exclusively for public gatherings. It was here where locals presented plays, political candidates spoke and local and professional talent entertained, including singer and actor Gene Autry, in 1935. The third floor provided office space for the Maccabee's business use and meetings. Tragically, on the night of Nov. 18, 1940 a fire broke out on the first floor and the building was a total loss.

Erected by Mt. Washington Historical Society. (Marker Number 8.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 38° 2.889′ N, 85° 32.48′ W. Marker is in Mount Washington, Kentucky, in Bullitt County. It is on South Bardstown Road just east of Kentucky Highway

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44E, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 S Bardstown Rd, Mount Washington KY 40047, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Louisville Area.

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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cyclone Store (a few steps from this marker); James M. Lloyd House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bridwell Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mile Stones, ca. 1835 (approx. ¼ mile away); Cedar Creek Baptist Church (approx. 6.4 miles away); Jefferson County (Kentucky) Korean War Memorial (approx. 6.6 miles away); Pennsylvania Run Presbyterian Church and Cemetery (approx. 7.2 miles away); Fern Creek High School (approx. 8 miles away). Touch for

Photographed by Kevin W., August 28, 2024

2. Maccabee Hall Marker

a list and map of all markers in Mount Washington.

Photo of Maccabee Hall from the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., August 28, 2024

3. Photo of Maccabee Hall from the Marker

Photo of Maccabee Hall from the Mt. Washington Historical Society image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W.

4. Photo of Maccabee Hall from the Mt. Washington Historical Society

Photographed by Kevin W., August 28, 2024

5. Maccabee Hall Marker

This project is supported with funding the Kentucky Local History Trust Fund (KRS 171.325), a program administrated by the Kentucky Historical Society.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2026, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 5, 2026, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.