Historical Markers and War Memorials in Middletown, Kentucky
Louisville is the county seat for Jefferson County
Middletown is in Jefferson County
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Unique in it's construction, it was built of vertical logs in 1830. On March 28, 1846, Wm. H. Corestantine deeded the property to James H. Arterburn and Issac H. Arterburn. It thus became the residence of one of Middletown's founding families. . . . — — Map (db m203179) HM
The Bank of Middletown was built with what was considered the building material of the future, molded concrete blocks that resembled rusticated stone. The bank's first president, Dr. Silas O. Weatherbee, presided over the Grand Opening on January 2, . . . — — Map (db m203166) HM
The Davis Tavern, built in the early 1800's, was a principal stagecoach stop. Distinguished guests included Lafayette, Clay, and the Breckinridges. According to legend, Lafayette lost a ring under the tavern steps during an 1824 visit. Union . . . — — Map (db m161787) HM
The
Honorable
Lawrence W.
Wetherby
1908 - 1994
Forty eighth
Governor
of
Kentucky
1950 - 1955
Conservationist
Tall and rangy, with the courtly manners of a southern gentleman, Governor Wetherby was described as an . . . — — Map (db m161793) HM
The Louisville and Frankfort Shortline railroad, which arrived in eastern Jefferson County through Hobbs Station (now Anchorage) in 1848, created a cluster of communities which would be known as Anchorage, Berrytown, and Griffytown.
Local . . . — — Map (db m161783) HM
A notable Jefferson County contractor, Henry Frank (1873-1932) built his residence around 1920. Designed by noted Louisville architect, Arthur Loomis (1860-1935), it is an excellent example of colonial revival architecture. Utilizing naturally . . . — — Map (db m203182) HM
Built in 1797, this building was purchased by Jefferson Marders, one of Middletown's early merchants, in 1837. Two of the original, dry stack stone rooms and the arched fireplace remain as part of the foundation of the existing building. — — Map (db m203178) HM
Joseph Abell built this “Main House” on his 600 -acre plantation about 1803. In 1846, he died at the age of 94. Legend holds that his ghost still guards treasure buried on the plantation. Famed Louisville surgeon Irwin Abell is a descendent of . . . — — Map (db m203150) HM
Lawrence Winchester Wetherby
1908-1994
A native of Middletown, Wetherby graduated from the University of Louisville Law School in 1929, and for 20 years practiced law & served the judiciary. He was elected lt. gov. in 1947 and governor in . . . — — Map (db m162242) HM
The eastern portion, built in 1798, has a timber frame with the interstices filled with brick and mortar. A two-story solid brick section was added in 1804. Its original brick “out kitchen” and limestone smokehouse still exist. The building served . . . — — Map (db m203161) HM
The spire of this Gothic Revival structure has dominated the town since William Benjamin Wood built it between 1899-1900. The stained glass windows are particularly noteworthy. Building modifications occurred three times since World War II. The . . . — — Map (db m203181) HM
As early as 1787, the first settlers of Middletown came down the Ohio River in flatboats or over the mountains along wilderness trails.
They found gently rolling land covered by virgin forest. A beautiful stream meandered to the great Ohio River. . . . — — Map (db m161790) HM
Erected in honor of the men and women
who served and to the memory of those
who gave their lives in the Second World War
Adams, Robert E. • Ballou, Dexter • Baker, Minnie C. • Beard, M. David • Beauchamp, Sterling G. • Blair, Frank • . . . — — Map (db m161792) WM
Built in the late 1920's by J.W. Quesenberry, and later owned by Howard Wilson, the gas station sold Aetna Oil Company products. In 1936 the construction of U.S. 60 diverted automobile traffic and led to the end of the building's use as a gas . . . — — Map (db m161786) HM
Milestone The Jefferson County Court House, located at 6th and Jefferson Street in downtown Louisville, is 12 miles from this spot.
Old Public Well One of the four public wells that once served Middletown was located on this corner. The . . . — — Map (db m203180) HM
In 1812, Revolutionary war
veteran Captain Benjamin
Head built Head House, one
of Kentucky's finest stone
houses. Legend holds that
the Head House once changed
hands as the result of a poker
game. Dr. Silas Witherbee
practiced medicine and . . . — — Map (db m161785) HM
Susan B. Davis of Boston, Massachusetts purchased the property from Lawrence Young in 1841, and it became the Davis Tavern. Dr. Luther Paris Wetherby, a young surgeon from New York, bought the tavern, married the granddaughter of the owner, Hattie . . . — — Map (db m161789) HM
Built in 1859. Features the center hall design of the old south. Former slave quarters now joined to rear of house. Old trees planted in 1859, carefully arranged for maximum shade.
Listed on the National Register of Historical . . . — — Map (db m203154) HM
