House of History
Posted by: 
Markerman62
N 37° 41.153 W 085° 13.183
16S E 656974 N 4172455
Located at High St and Walnut St.
Waymark Code: WMW8TA
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2017
Views: 4
Built on part of Matthew Walton's land used to establish Springfield. Deeded, 1817, to John Thompson by the town trustees. Bought same year by John Bainbridge, who operated a tavern there. Sold in 1830 to D. H. Spears, noted silversmith. Later owned by James Calhoun, who boasted he cast only vote for Lincoln tallied in county, 1860. Named Ky. Landmark House in 1969.
Marker Name: House of History
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number (for official markers): 1446
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
|
Visit Instructions:
A picture of the site or anything specific to the text on marker.