Bardstown in Nelson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

The Lafayette Hotel

Circa 1825

Photographed by Karl Stelly, June 2, 2014

1. The Lafayette Hotel Marker

Inscription. Black's Store and Tavern operated here on Lot #64 by 1820. Moses Black, the tavernkeeper, was also a noted coppersmith who signed his craft-work and had his copper-works in a log shop at the rear of the tavern. The new name for Black's Tavern became "Lafayette Hotel" in the summer of 1825, with the famous tour of Kentucky by the Marquis de Lafayette. The hero's welcome honored Lafayette for association with George Washington and his service to our nation during the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 37° 48.616′ N, 85° 27.981′ W. Marker is in Bardstown, Kentucky, in Nelson County. It is on North 3rd Street (U.S. 31E/150), on the right when traveling north. Marker is attached to the building where Bardstown Booksellers is located. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129 North Third Street, Bardstown KY 40004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Louisville 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: Spalding & Sons (a few steps from this marker); The Smiley - Browne Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Beall's Row

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Crystal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Smiley-Losson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Lot #50 - A History of Old City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Crume Drug Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bardstown.

Photographed by Kevin W., August 27, 2024

2. The Lafayette Hotel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2014, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 988 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 10, 2014, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on August 27, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.