Paris in Bourbon County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
William Holmes McGuffey
Erected by Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 178.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is May 4, 1959.
Location. 38° 12.768′ N, 84° 15.025′ W. Marker is in Paris, Kentucky, in Bourbon County. Marker is on High Street (U.S. 460) south of Ardery Place, on the left when traveling south. Across from Duncan Tavern and the Bourbon County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paris KY 40361, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bourbon County World War I Monument (here, next to this marker); Duncan Tavern (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Duncan Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Bourbon County, 1786 (within shouting distance of this marker); John Edwards 1748-1837 / Westwood (within shouting distance of this marker); Bourbon County Revolutionary War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bourbon County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); CSA at Paris, 1862 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Also see . . . William Holmes McGuffey Museum. Miami University (Submitted on December 19, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 950 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 18, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.