Courthouse Square and Mechanics' Row Historic District facts for kids
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| Location | Maysville, Kentucky |
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| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | various |
| NRHP reference No. | 75000803 |
| Added to NRHP | May 12, 1975 |
The Courthouse Square and Mechanics' Row Historic District is a special area in Maysville, Kentucky. It's like a time capsule, showing buildings from long ago. This district is found on Third Street, between Market and Sutton Streets. It helps us remember the history of Maysville.
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Exploring the Courthouse Square Historic District
This historic district is a cool place to visit in Maysville. It was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 1975. This means it's an important place to protect because of its history.
What's Inside the District?
The district includes several interesting buildings. You can find the Mason County, Kentucky Courthouse here. There is also the Sheriff's office and a historic Presbyterian Church. The district also has homes known as Mechanic's Row and Doctor's Row.
In total, the district has 15 houses, three offices, and one church. The original Mechanic's Row houses might have had separate kitchens. These kitchens were likely in small buildings behind the main homes. Later, they were connected to the houses.
Historic Buildings to See
There are some really old and cool buildings in this district.
The Mason County Courthouse
The Mason County Courthouse was built in 1844. It was designed in the Greek Revival style. This style makes it look a bit like an ancient Greek temple. It has a continuous cornice or entablature around the top. These are fancy terms for decorative parts of the building.
The Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church in the district was built in 1850. It has a Gothic style. This church was built after an earlier one burned down. That first church was located on Second Street.
Mechanic's Row Houses
The Mechanic's Row houses were built around 1816. A local developer named John Armstrong built them. These homes are considered some of the best examples of New Orleans-inspired architecture in Kentucky.
The land where Mechanic's Row stands was once owned by Edmund Martin. He bought the property in 1797. The name "Mechanic's Row" comes from the people who lived there. They were often merchants and skilled craftsmen. An older name for these houses was "Tub Row." This was because people would put tubs of pretty ornamental shrubs on their porches every spring.
