West Fourth Street District
National Register of Historic Places

West Fourth Street District

Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky
Listed
November 7, 1974
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
74000896

About this property

The West Fourth Street District is an historic district in Maysville, Kentucky comprising five residences. The district became part of the larger Maysville Downtown Historic District when the latter was expanded in 2017. The structures are situated on Fourth Street between Market and Sutton Streets. Construction is brick in the Greek Revival style with little exterior ornamentation. Parapets and stepped gables - reflecting the influence of German immigrants - are characteristic of river towns but unusual elsewhere in Kentucky. The five houses were constructed between 1840 and 1849. Both Ficklin House and Bierbower houses were built circa 1840. 33 and 31 West Fourth Street are row houses and a deed provides validation that 33 was in existence by 1847. 29 West Fourth Street was constructed in 1849.

Location

24, 29, 31, 32, 33 W. 4th St.
Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky
38.64625, -83.76721

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was West Fourth Street District listed on the National Register?

West Fourth Street District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1974.

What type of historic resource is West Fourth Street District?

West Fourth Street District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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