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Victorian Quarters Bed and
Breakfast was once a scenic mansion overlooking the Ohio
River. Built in 1865, this home is a handsome example of
Italianate architecture and features ornamental hood molds
over the windows and elaborate cornices, dentils and frieze.
Built by William J. Marshall, a
business man of varied and successful enterprises that
included real estate, farming, warehousing and the sale and
production of tobacco. |
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Henderson was once the richest per
capita city in the U.S. due to the production of tobacco and the
town's excellent shipping location on the Ohio River. Mrs.
Marshall, niece of Lucie Posey, was the great-granddaughter of
General Thomas Posey, a trusted staff member of General George
Washington. |
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In 1894, this house was sold for
$5,800.00 to a member of the Vance family who occupied the
home for nearly 35 years. The house was then purchased by
Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Hester of Henderson. Finally, in 1985,
it was bought by the Owen family who raised their children
here. Coy Owen then decided to turn this beautiful
Italianate home into a Bed and Breakfast. The house is fully
restored to its original days, with authentic antique
furniture from the period. Victorian Quarters offers privacy
and comfort in beautiful style. |
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Victorian Quarters Bed & Breakfast |
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