Maysville in Mason County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Noted Historian
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
1. Noted Historian Marker
Richard Collins, born in Maysville in 1824, became famous for his authoritative HISTORY OF KENTUCKY, published in 1874. Continued the work of his father, Lewis Collins, who in 1847 published a history of the state. Richard was editor of Maysville Eagle and founded Danville Review. Practiced law in Maysville and Cincinnati. Died in 1888; buried in Maysville.
Erected 1974 by the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1492.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.
Location. 38° 38.938′ N, 83° 45.948′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. It is at the intersection of East McDonald Parkway and Sutton Street, on the left when traveling east on East McDonald Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 Sutton 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: The Lee House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kentucky Historian (about 500 feet away);
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Also see . . . Richard H. Collins. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on January 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
2. The view north towards Ohio River wall.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
3. Looking west on East McDonald Parkway.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
4. Intersection of Sutton Street & East McDonald Parkway.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 516 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
