Springfield in Washington County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

House of History

Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 13, 2016

1. House of History Marker

Inscription. Built on part of Matthew Walton's land used to establish Springfield. Deeded, 1817, to John Thompson by town trustees. Bought same year by John Bainbridge, who operated a tavern there. Sold in 1830 to D.H. Spears, noted silversmith. Later owned by James Calhoun, who boasted he cast only vote for Lincoln tallied in county, 1860. Named Ky. Landmark House in 1969.

Erected 1972 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1446.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.

Location. 37° 41.151′ N, 85° 13.187′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Kentucky, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Walnut Street and East High Street, on the right when traveling north on Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield KY 40069, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Pope, 1770-1845 (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesse Head Homesite (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Morgan in Springfield (about 500 feet away); On Civil War Routes (about 500 feet away);

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You are in The Holy Land! (about 500 feet away); Felix Grundy (1777 - 1840) (about 600 feet away); Korean War Marker (about 600 feet away); War Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

2. House of History Marker

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Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

3. House of History

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 8, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.