Danville in Boyle County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Grayson's Tavern

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 6, 2011

1. Grayson's Tavern Marker

Inscription. Danville's first tavern, operated in this building before 1800 by Benjamin Grayson. Often within these walls the burning political issues of the day were discussed. The Danville Political Society, organized in 1786 and the first of its kind in the West, met and dined here at Grayson's Tavern to "plan the course of the empire" before blazing log fires.

Erected 1964 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 755.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 37° 38.672′ N, 84° 46.194′ W. Marker is in Danville, Kentucky, in Boyle County. It is on Walnut Street (U.S. 150), on the left when traveling east. In Constitution Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 Walnut Street, Danville KY 40422, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper

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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 Grayson’s Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Brick Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Log Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of the Pioneer Founders of Kentucky (within shouting distance of this marker); Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Watts-Bell House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alban Gilpin Smith Goldsmith (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 6, 2011

2. Grayson's Tavern Marker

Photo taken looking west on Walnut Street.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 6, 2011

3. Grayson's Tavern Marker

South end of Grayson Tavern is behind the marker.

Grayson's Tavern image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 6, 2011

4. Grayson's Tavern

Grayson's Tavern located within Constitution Square.

Grayson's Tavern Sign in Front of Tavern image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 6, 2011

5. Grayson's Tavern Sign in Front of Tavern

Secondary marker placed in front of each of the buildings with Constitution Square.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,454 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 21, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.