Paris in Bourbon County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Duncan Tavern
Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 7, 2011
1. Duncan Tavern Marker
Built in 1788.
Gathering place of pioneers.
Shrine, Museum, Library.
Restored by Kentucky Daughters of the American Revolution.
Erected by Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 93.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.
Location. 38° 12.782′ N, 84° 15.028′ W. Marker is in Paris, Kentucky, in Bourbon County. It is on High Street (U.S. 460), on the right when traveling south. Tavern is behind and slightly south of the Bourbon County Courthouse on the northeast corner of the tavern property. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 323 High Street, Paris KY 40361, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Bluegrass Region and in Greater Lexington Area. It is also in the American South and specifically 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: A different marker also named Duncan Tavern (a few steps from this marker); William Holmes McGuffey (within shouting distance of this marker); Bourbon County World War I Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Bourbon County Revolutionary War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 7, 2011
2. Duncan Tavern Marker at the northeast corner of the tavern property
Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 7, 2011
3. Duncan Tavern and Marker to the right
Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 7, 2011
4. Additional Duncan Tavern Marker on the front steps of the tavern
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,219 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 20, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
