Maysville in Mason County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Washington Hall
1820
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
1. Washington Hall Marker
Grand hotel built by several prominent citizens in hopes of keeping the county seat in Washington. The effort failed to convince state officials the village could accommodate the many visitors for court related business and Washington lost the seat to Maysville in 1848.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 38° 36.938′ N, 83° 48.526′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. Marker is on Old Main Street (Kentucky Route 2515) 0.1 miles south of Paxton Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2111 Old Main Street, Maysville KY 41056, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Johnston Birthplace (a few steps from this marker); "Washington Courthouse Site" (a few steps from this marker); Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston (within shouting distance of this marker); Taylor's Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Pillsbury Boy's School (within shouting distance of this marker); Row Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Paxton Inn (within
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Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
2. Washington Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 439 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
