Lee House
National Register of Historic Places

Lee House

Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky
Listed
December 20, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
77000634

About this property

The Lee House facing front street was built as a hotel by Peter Lee in 1844. It was considered one of the finest inns of the day and hosted a number of prominent guests including Henry Clay and Governor John Chambers. The inn became a popular stop on the way for summer tourists destined for the Blue Licks Spring. A number of parties and masked balls were held in its generous rooms. The complex consists of an original structure facing Sutton Street (circa 1790), the building facing Front Street (1844) and a three-story addition of 16 hotel rooms (circa 1850). Most of the design elements are Greek Revival and the brickwork is Flemish bond. Construction of the floodwall in the early 1950s protected the structure from flooding, but blocked the river view from the lower two stories. The structure was bought in 1863 by Charles B. Hill and was known for some time as the Hill House. In 1977, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Location

Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky
38.64906, -83.76640

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When was Lee House listed on the National Register?

Lee House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Lee House?

Lee House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lee House?

The period of significance for Lee House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1844.

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