
Winchester, Kentucky
Posted by:
vhasler
N 37° 59.573 W 084° 10.702
16S E 747780 N 4208782
Quick Description: Built in 1912, the red brick city hall building features a bell tower.
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 3/1/2009 12:45:33 PM
Waymark Code: WM5YAC
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Long Description:From the tourism website
(here), we learn that
Winchester was created in 1793 from 66 acres of land donated by
frontiersman, John Baker. The town was named in honor of
Winchester, Virginia where Baker was from. By 1812, it was the 7th
largest town in Kentucky. Winchester is nestled in the well known
Bluegrass Region of Kentucky, offering spectacular scenery in an
area steeped in rich traditions and a great history.
The "history" link on the city website is broken, so cannot find
anything further about the building history or architecture. Neat
building along this courthouse plaza.