Maysville in Mason County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Simon Kenton Shrine
1790
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, July 26, 2021
1. Simon Kenton Shrine Marker
Authentic log cabin built in 1790’s, constructed as a general store operated by Lee, Lashbrooke & Company General Store. Named to honor Simon Kenton, who once owned a store in Washington. V-notching construction, shake-shingle roof.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 38° 36.769′ N, 83° 48.549′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. Marker is on Old Main Street (Kentucky Route 2515) 0.1 miles south of Jail Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2115 Old Main St, 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. Cane Brake (here, next to this marker); "Cane Brake" Visitor's Center (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Desha (1768-1842) / Old Court-New Court Issue (a few steps from this marker); Haven's Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington, Kentucky Post Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Stage-Mail Route (about 400 feet away); Bayless-Forman-Taylor House (about 500 feet away); Site of Washington Jail (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maysville.
Also see . . .
this page online
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, July 26, 2021
2. Simon Kenton Shrine Marker
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
3. Simon Kenton Shrine Buildings
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
4. Original Simon Kenton Shrine Marker
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
5. Close-up of building construction
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
6. Cane Brake Marker info on all buildings.
Public Domain
7. Simon Kenton photo
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 539 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 5, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
