Maxwell Place

Historical marker location:

Lexington, Kentucky

( UK campus, Rose St., Lexington)

Dennis Mulligan had Maxwell Place built in 1870-72 for his son, Judge James H. Mulligan and named for nearby Maxwell Springs. The property and Italianate home were purchased by UK in 1917 as the official president's residence. First occupied by President Frank L. McVey, it has served as home to every UK president since. Class of 2000.

(Reverse) Maxwell Place - Historically students lived at Maxwell Place, rooming in the attic or above the garage. Site of student events and host to visiting dignitaries, the home became a center of campus social life. Considered at one time for possible demolition, Maxwell Place was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Class of 2000.

National Register of Historic Places Springs University of Kentucky