Maysville in Mason County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Kentucky Historian
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
1. Kentucky Historian Marker
Lewis Collins, 1797-1870, born near Bryan's Station, author of Collins' HISTORICAL SKETCHES OF KENTUCKY. He was presiding judge of Mason County, publisher-editor of the EAGLE, lived here 52 years. His 1847 study of his own state-revised by Richard H. Collins, his son, 1874 as Collins' HISTORY OF KENTUCKY ~ is considered a basic source for the historian of today.
Erected 1964 by the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 738.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 38° 38.871′ N, 83° 46.005′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. It is at the intersection of Sutton Street and West 3rd Street (Kentucky Route 8), on the right when traveling south on Sutton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 226 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Limestone (a few steps from this marker); Phillips' Folly (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Stanley Forman Reed (within shouting distance of this marker); Shackleford Residence (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Noted Historian (about 500 feet away); The Lee House (about 500 feet away); Maysville Academy (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maysville.
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Also see . . .
1. Lewis Collins. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on January 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Richard Henry Collins. Fina 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. Area photo of marker.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
3. View of West 3rd Street & Sutton Street
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
4. Marker area.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 668 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
