Cheapside and Lexington Courthouses - Kentucky Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

(Side 1)
Cheapside
A log schoolhouse oneast side of public square was one of the first buildings outside fort walls, 1782. Here, the first teacher, John McKinney, was attacked by a wildcat. A stone market house was built in 1795, and the surrounding square became a popular trading center. Court day was held each month until 1921. See over.

(Side 2)
Lexington Courthouses
East of Cheapside is the public square, where courthouses of Lexington have stood since 1788. The present edifice is fifth courthouse, the fourth on this site. It was builtduring 1898-1900 after fire destroyed fourth courthose and the famous statue “Woman Triumphant” by Kentucky sculpture Joel T. Hart. Over.

Marker Name: Cheapside (and) Lexington Courthouses Marker Location: City Type of Marker: Building Marker Number (for official markers): 1553 Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Presented by Lexington-Fayette Co. Historic Commission Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways

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