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Beck House

 
 
Beck House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Matt Carter, September 17, 2010
1. Beck House Marker
Inscription. Residence of James Burnie Beck. Born Dumfriesshire, Scot., 1822, died Washington, D.C., 1890. Law partner John C. Breckinridge. Congressman from Ky., 1867-75. U.S. Senator from Ky. 1876-90.
 
Erected by Historical Markers Society. (Marker Number 14.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
 
Location. 38° 2.586′ N, 84° 29.78′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. Marker is on High Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 E High St,, Lexington KY 40507, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Jeffrey Wasson (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic LGBTQ Site (about 600 feet away); Wolf Wile Department Store Building (about 600 feet away); Fairness Ordinance (about 700 feet away); Main Street Christian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Masons Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Central Christian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
 
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Beck House Marker (2) image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Matt Carter, September 17, 2010
2. Beck House Marker (2)
Beck House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Matt Carter, September 17, 2010
3. Beck House
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2010, by Matt Carter of Lexington, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 1,155 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on September 17, 2010, by Matt Carter of Lexington, Kentucky. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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