Near Walton in Boone County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

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Abner Gaines House

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In 1790s Abner Gaines built this Federal-style mansion and became owner of first stage line between Lexington and Cincinnati, 1818. House used as inn and stagecoach stop. It has 3 stairways and 10 carved mantels. Abner’s son, John P. Gaines, was appointed governor of Oregon Territory in 1850. House listed on National Register of Historic Places, 1980.

Erected 1985 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1765.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 53.031′ N, 84° 36.472′ W. Marker was near Walton, Kentucky, in Boone County. Marker was on Old Nicholson Road north of Main Street (U.S. 25), on the right when traveling north. It was across the street from the house, at the turnaround. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 150 Old Nicholson Rd, Walton KY 41094, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Walton Vernona Purple Heart Monument (approx. 1.2 miles away); Walton-Verona Veterans Memorial

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(approx. 1.2 miles away); Skirmish at Snow’s Pond (approx. 1.4 miles away); Walton CCC Camp Bean Ridge (approx. 1½ miles away); Richwood Presbyterian Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); Major John P. Gaines (approx. 3 miles away); Boone County, 1798 (approx. 4 miles away); County Named, 1840 (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walton.

More about this marker. If marker was knocked down, it may be stored on the site until it can be repaired. A photograph of it in storage would make a great addition to this page.

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Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 12, 2019

2. Abner Gaines House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 358 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

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