Mason
Alanant-O-Wamiowee
Maysville, KY
Ancient buffalo trace carved in the wilderness by prehistoric animals seeking salt.
Alexander W. Doniphan
Maysville, KY
Born, 1808, about five miles west.
Casto-Metcalfe Duel
On the Ohio River shore near here one of the last duels fought in Kentucky under the "code duello" took place on May 8, 1862, between...
Charles Young Birthplace, 1864-1922
KY 24, KY
Third Negro to graduate from West Point Military Academy.
Childhood Home of Dr. Drake
Mays Lick, KY
Dr. Daniel Drake (1785-1852) came to May's Lick with his parents at the age of two.
Dover Covered Bridge 500 ft. south
One of the oldest covered bridges in Kentucky still in use.
Early Stage-Mail Route
Maysville, KY
This route follows the Buffalo Trace from the Ohio to Licking rivers and was first known as "Smith's Wagon Road.
Elisha Green - Religious Leader
Maysville, KY
Born into slavery in Bourbon County, Elisha Green grew up in Mason County at "Glen Alice" farm outside Maysville.
Hemp in Mason County
Maysville, KY
The only major hemp-producing Ky.
John Samuel Darrough
Maysville, KY
Born in Maysville on April 6, 1841.
Johnston Birthplace
Washington, KY
Near here on February 3, 1803, General Albert Sidney Johnston, Confederate leader, was born.
Joseph Desha (1768-1842)
Maysville, KY
As governor, Desha became major proponent of debtor relief.
Kentucky Historian
Maysville, KY
Lewis Collins, 1797-1870, born near Bryan's Station, author of Collins' Historical Sketches of Kentucky.
Lewis and Clark in Kentucky - John Colter (ca. 1775-1813)
Maysville, KY
One of the "Nine Young Men From Ky.
Limestone
Maysville, KY
Settled in 1784 by Edward and John Waller and George Lewis.
Mason County Spy Company
Maysville, KY
Company formed when Simon Kenton proposed to Gen. Charles Scott that a volunteer company of spies (scouts) be selected and trained to...
Mason County, 1788
Maysville, KY
Established by the Va.
Maysville Road
Built by "Maysville and Washington Turnpike Company," incorporated January 29, 1829.
Mefford's Fort
Washington, KY
Built of boards of the flatboat on which George Mefford, his wife, & thirteen children, of Maryland, descended the Ohio in 1787.
Morgan's Last Raid
Sardis, KY
On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th,...
Morgan's Last Raid
Wedonia, KY
On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th,...
Morgan's Last Raid
Mays LIck, KY
On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th,...
Noted Historian
Maysville, KY
Richard Collins, born in Maysville in 1824, became famous for his authoritative History of Kentucky, published in 1874.
Simon Kenton's Station
Maysville, KY
About 1/2 mile west is site of camp made by Simon Kenton and Thomas Williams in the spring of 1775.
Stanley F. Reed (1884-1980)
Maysville, KY
This Mason Co. native was Associate Justice of U.S. Supreme Court from 1938 to 1957.
Washington Baptist Church Cemetery
Maysville, KY
Site of Limestone Baptist Church (renamed Washington), organized in 1785 by Wm.
William G. Kenton (1941-1981)
Maysville, KY
This Maysville native was elected to Kentucky House in 1969.