Higgins Block, Lexington

Name: Higgins Block
Address: Lexington, United States

#23 among attractions in Lexington

Italianate architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Higgins Block, also known as the Fayette Cigar Store, in Lexington, Kentucky, is a 3-story brick building designed by John McMurtry and constructed in 1872. The cast iron, Italianate facade originally contained five storefronts on West Main Street, each with three window bays. The surviving 2-storefront building is a remnant of the original commercial block, shortened in 1912 when construction of the Fayette National Bank Building required demolition of part of the Higgins Block. The remains of the Higgins Block were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. ()

Coordinates: 38°2'49"N, 84°29'52"W

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Downtown LexingtonLexington United States

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Day trips

Higgins Block – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rupp Arena, Lexington History Center, Kentucky Theater, Living Arts and Science Center.

~1620 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rupp Arena, Lexington
8 min walk • Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center is an arena located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States.
~300 ftN
Museum, History museum
Lexington History Center, Lexington
2 min walk • The Lexington History Center once housed several independent history museums in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. It was located in the former Fayette County Courthouse until 2012 when the city closed the building for renovation.
~1260 ftSE
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Kentucky Theater, Lexington
7 min walk • The Kentucky Theatre is a historic cinema in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States, that first opened in October 1922. The building is currently owned by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and leased to a non-profit that shows films and hosts concerts and events.
0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Living Arts and Science Center, Lexington
14 min walk • The Living Arts & Science Center, formerly the George B. Kinkead House, is an art and education center housed in an historic mansion in Lexington, Kentucky. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was donated to the center by the Kinkead family in 1981.
~1100 ftNW
Park
Triangle Park, Lexington
6 min walk • Triangle Park is located at 400 W Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky. It was officially opened to the people of Lexington on July 2, 1982 by triangle foundation.
~1250 ftN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunt-Morgan House, Lexington
7 min walk • The Hunt–Morgan House, historically known as Hopemont, is a Federal style residence in Lexington, Kentucky built in 1814 by John Wesley Hunt, the first millionaire west of the Alleghenies. The house is included in the Gratz Park Historic District. The Alexander T.
~200 ftN
Monuments and statues
John Hunt Morgan Memorial, Lexington
1 min walk • The John Hunt Morgan Memorial in Lexington, Kentucky, is a monument created during the Jim Crow era, as a tribute to Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, who was from Lexington and is buried in Lexington Cemetery.
~360 ftNW
Monuments and statues
John C. Breckinridge Memorial, Lexington
2 min walk • The John C. Breckinridge Memorial, originally on the courthouse lawn of Lexington, Kentucky, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1997, as part of the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS. It commemorates John C.
~1180 ftN
Opera, Concerts and shows, Theater
Lexington Opera House, Lexington
6 min walk • The Lexington Opera House is a theatre located at 401 West Short Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1886, the Opera House replaced the former theatre, located on the corner of Main and Broadway, after fire destroyed it in January 1886.
~520 ftE
Park
Courthouse Plaza, Lexington
3 min walk • The United States Post Office and Court House is a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky located in Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1934, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
~90 ftW
Music venue, Nightlife
The Dame, Lexington
1 min walk • The Dame was a music hall in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States. The venue hosted live music seven nights a week from local, regional, and national headlining acts. Nick Sprouse and Cole Skinner served as talent buyers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Higgins Block?

Nearby attractions include The Dame, Lexington (1 min walk), McAdams and Morford Building, Lexington (1 min walk), Downtown Commercial District, Lexington (1 min walk), CentrePointe, Lexington (1 min walk).

How to get to Higgins Block by public transport?

The nearest stations to Higgins Block:

Bus

1359 South Upper @ 200 Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr, 5 Nicholasville Road (4 min walk)
Lextran Transit Center (6 min walk)