Flemingsburg in Fleming County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Fleming Hotel

123 N. Main Cross St.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

1. Fleming Hotel Marker

Inscription.
The oldest section of this building, the ell that faces Court Square, was built in the early 1800's and used as a stage coach stop. In use as a hotel by 1833, this building was used to house victims of the cholera epidemic. The oldest section of the home is colonial style with small windows, a low ceiling and a large fireplace used for cooking. The brick is laid in a Fleming Bond pattern. The rest of the house is early Victorian style with large rooms & windows and extensive woodwork. The sidewalk is original brick in a herringbone pattern. The remains of the original stables are buried under a building located just around the corner on W. Main Street.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 38° 25.365′ N, 83° 43.995′ W. Marker is in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, in Fleming County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Cross Street (Kentucky Route 57) and Court Square, on the right when traveling south on North Main Cross Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 North Main Cross Street, Flemingsburg KY 41041, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. James J. Andrews (a few steps from this marker); Fleming County (a few steps from this marker); John F. Day (1913-1982)

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Gorman Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Tobacco Plug Factory (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of Herman Chittison / Accomplished Jazz Pianist (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stockton's Station (approx. half a mile away); Michael Cassidy (1755-1829) (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flemingsburg.

Fleming Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

2. Fleming Hotel

Fleming Hotel on right looking down Main Cross Street. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

3. Fleming Hotel on right looking down Main Cross Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 642 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.