"Washington Courthouse Site"

"Washington Courthouse Site" (HM1KXI)

Location: Maysville, KY 41056 Mason County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 36.937', W 83° 48.513'

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1793

Built by stonemason and Baptist minister Lewis Craig. Struck by lightning in 1909, burned to its stone foundation. Built of limestone, building was 50 ft. X 23 ft. with 2 ft. thick walls. Cupola for bell sat atop 25 ft. Octagonal tower topped by weathervane & gilded ball. Slave auctions held on courthouse lawn.
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HM NumberHM1KXI
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Date Added Friday, June 5th, 2015 at 6:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 255470 N 4277864
Decimal Degrees38.61561667, -83.80855000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 36.937', W 83° 48.513'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 36' 56.22" N, 83° 48' 30.78" W
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Area Code(s)606, 859
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 500-598 S Court St, Maysville KY 41056, US
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