Black plaque № 46244

Abner Gaines House. In 1790s Abner Gaines built this Federal style mansion and became owner of first stage line between Lexington and Cincinnati, 1818. House used as inn and stagecoach stop. It has 3 stairways and 10 carved mantels. Abner's son, John P. Gaines, was appointed governor of Oregon Terri

tory in 1850. House listed on National Register of Historic Places, 1980. — Walton, US 25

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