History · Mackville

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Mackville was established in 1818 as "Maxville." It was named for Captain John McKittrick, an American Revolutionary War veteran who owned the original tract upon which the city was founded. The name was changed to the current spelling when a post office was established in the city in 1826.

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National Register of Historic Places

2 historic places in Mackville

Mackville has 2 listings on the National Register, and they protect 83 historic buildings, because Mackville Historic District alone counts 82.

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In Kentuckyby listings · the typical town has 1
2places listed1 building · 1 district
0National Historic LandmarksNone here yet
83historic buildings protectedcounting each building in a district
1989first listedFarmer's Bank of Mackville · newest: Mackville Historic District, 2014

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Architectural styles

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When they were listed

The Register began in 1966.
National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · styles from the National Archives catalog · photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each place

Then & now

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