Mayfield Downtown Commercial District

Mayfield Downtown Commercial District is a historic area in the center of Mayfield that spreads between North, Water, 5th, and 9th Streets. The buildings show different architectural styles including Late Victorian, Classical Revival, and Prairie School design.

The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, with a boundary expansion in 1996 that included 21 more buildings. This showed how this area remained important to the city across different periods.

The Graves County Courthouse anchors the center of the district, showing how important this place has been for government and community life. The surrounding shops and buildings reflect how people lived and worked here across many generations.

Visitors can walk through the district easily since the buildings are close together and accessible on foot. It helps to move slowly and look at the architectural details on the building fronts and entryways.

Many of the original buildings were damaged by a severe weather event, showing how important it is to preserve such places. Despite the loss, the history continues through the remaining structures and people's memories.

Location: Mayfield

GPS coordinates: 36.74111,-88.63583

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:45