West Suburb in Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Town Branch
Presented by Lexington-Fayette Co. Historic Commission.
Erected 1976 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1556.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.
Location. 38° 3.003′ N, 84° 30.077′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. It is in West Suburb. Marker is on West Main Street (U.S. 421, 25) 0.2 miles west of Algonquin Street, on the left when traveling west. Located in the Main St parking lot of the Lexington Convection Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 516 W Main St, Lexington KY 40507, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pioneer Burying Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Lexington (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Paul Catholic Church (about 400 feet away); Mary Todd Lincoln (about 400 feet away); Wanting Everyone to Have a Vote (about 500 feet away); Mary Todd Lincoln House (about 600 feet away); African American Physicians (about 600 feet away); Todd House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 509 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.