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Silk Stocking Row: Marion, Kentucky Virtual History Tour

A section of Main Street near downtown Marion was labeled Silk Stocking Row in the early part of the 20th century because the homes along this stretch were constructed with all the finest modern conveniences such as electricity, indoor running water and plumbing, and radiator heat. Fashionably built they were, but also of sturdy and lasting construction with some of the finest materials to be found. J.I. Clement cut the timber for one home off his farm south of town. Completed in 1910, the Victorian house – which is now home to former Mayor Mickey Alexander and wife Susan – was built with brick three layers thick. Shortly after this home was first occupied, three more went up nearby in similar fashion. They were built by prosperous farmers from out in the county who wanted to bring their families to town in order to shop, socialize and so their children could attend city schools. Built in the four-square design these homes cost under $5,000 to complete. The iron railing on the front porch of one – known today as the Tucker House – was added in the early 1960s, built with salvaged materials from the town’s earlier courthouse. The Tucker home and the one just south of it were built by a brother and sister. A fourth home which sits south of Elm Street was quite exquisite in its day as well, boasting etched glass windows, remarkable woodworking and a wrap around porch. It is clear the craftsmanship and materials used in these homes were the very finest in the day because as we can see more than a century later, they remain attractive… and worthy of their place on Silk Stocking Row. A collaborative project between The Crittenden Press, Marion Main Street, Inc., and the Crittenden County Historical Society is bringing history to life with virtual tours of some of Marion’s most unique and significant landmarks. See more of these short history vignettes on The Crittenden Press YouTube channel. Tour guide for this video is Chris Evans, editor of The Crittenden Press newspaper. This project is dedicated to the Loving Memory of Emily Shelby, former chairperson of Marion Main Street, Inc.