John Brett Richeson House facts for kids
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John Brett Richeson House
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| Location | 331 West Third Street, Maysville, Kentucky |
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| Built | 1831 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 94000733 |
| Added to NRHP | July 22, 1994 |
The John Brett Richeson House is a historic home in Maysville, Kentucky. It was built in 1832 and soon after bought by John Richeson. He was a teacher from Charlottesville, Virginia. Mr. Richeson moved into the house with his wife, Mildred, and their eight children. The Richeson family lived in this house for over 100 years. They stayed there until Edward Richeson passed away in 1941.
The Richeson family was very important for education in Maysville. They helped make Maysville a top learning center between 1832 and 1880. Many of John Richeson's children became teachers. This included his sons William and John, and his daughter Ann Frances Richeson Peers. Several of his grandchildren also became teachers.
Maysville Academy: A Top School
When John Brett Richeson arrived in Maysville in 1832, he started a school. He partnered with Professor Jacob Rand to open the Maysville Academy. This academy was the first successful high school in Maysville. It focused on getting young men ready for college. Many students who attended the academy later became very famous.
Famous Students of Maysville Academy
- Ulysses S. Grant: He became a famous general during the American Civil War. Later, he served as the President of the United States for two terms.
- William "Bull" Nelson: He was another important general in the Civil War.
- Walter Newman Haldeman: He became a well-known editor. He also started the Louisville Courier newspaper.
- John J. Crittenden: He was a very skilled lawyer and politician.
- Thomas H. Nelson: He served as a U.S. diplomat. He was the American Minister to Mexico.
- Henry Throop Stanton: He was a soldier for the Confederacy. He was also a respected poet.
- Ormond Beatty: He became an educator. He later served as the President of Centre College.
Rosemary Clooney's Connection to the House
The famous singer and actress Rosemary Clooney was born in Maysville. She lived in the Richeson House in the late 1940s. Maysville honored her when her first movie, The Stars are Singing, came out. The city named a nearby street after her.
