Maysville in Mason County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
John Samuel Darrough
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Medal of Honor Recipient
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
1. John Samuel Darrough Marker (Side 1)
Presented by George Mason Chapter KYSSAR
Erected 2010 by the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2319.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society, and the Medal of Honor Recipients
this page online
Location. 38° 38.825′ N, 83° 45.759′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. It is at the intersection of Limestone Street and East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on Limestone Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 Limestone Street, Maysville KY 41056, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Outer Bluegrass. 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 walking distance of this marker: William G. Kenton (1941-1981) (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky / John Colter (ca. 1775-1813) (within shouting distance of this marker); Mason County Spy Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Maysville Shipbuilding / "Maysville's" Voyaging
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
2. Medal of Honor Recipient Marker
Also see . . . Wikipedia article on John S. Darrough. (Submitted on May 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
3. Area photo of Limestone Street & East 2nd Street intersection.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
4. View south from marker.
The local newspaper The Ledger Independent across the street from marker. Simon Kenton Bridge over the Ohio further back.
Public Domain
5. John Samuel Darrough
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 694 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
