Maysville in Mason County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Washington, Kentucky Post Office
First post-office for
North-West Territory.
Mail distributed to
seven states.
1789
Placed by
”Washington Study Club”
Erected by Washington Study Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.
Location. 38° 36.822′ N, 83° 48.526′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. Marker is on Old Main Street (Kentucky Route 2515) south of Jail Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is a metal plaque, mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, just to the right of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2200 Old Main Street, Washington KY 41096, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Early Stage-Mail Route (a few steps from this marker); Bayless-Forman-Taylor House (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Washington Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Desha (1768-1842) / Old Court-New Court Issue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Cane Brake" Visitor's Center (about 300 feet away); Cane Brake (about 300 feet away); Harriet Beecher Stowe Slavery to Freedom Museum (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maysville.
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