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Photograph of Spur Gasoline Station
Photograph by Nyttend, Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons.

Spur Gasoline Station

Built in 1925 (Neoclassical architecture). Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

From the record

“Bridge St. in Cynthiana, Kentucky, was built in 1925. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.”

Wikipedia article Spur Gasoline Station, CC BY-SA 4.0.

One of 24 National Register listings published here for Harrison County · listed in 1987 · category: Building · built in 1925, Neoclassical architecture.

Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service

The listing

  • What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
  • Address. 201 E. Bridge St., Cynthiana, 41031
  • When was it listed? April 1987
  • Category. building
  • Census division. Cynthiana
  • When was it built? 1925
  • Architectural style. Neoclassical architecture
  • National Register reference number. 87000647 - the number the National Park Service assigned this property when it was listed, and the key its nomination file is catalogued under at the National Archives.

Mines and quarries near this property

1 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 1 working within 5 miles of Spur Gasoline Station: 1 past producer. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Cynthiana QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer

Every working recorded in Harrison County

Storms near this property

60 of 77 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Cynthiana, the town this property stands in, in 77 storm reports between 1995 and 2026: 45 thunderstorm wind, 11 flash flood, 10 hail, 8 flood. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
October 2014Tornado (EF1)Cynthiana$250,000The tornado first touched down about a half mile north of Connersville Pike and a half mile west of Ammerman Pike, where parts of a corn field were flattened. The tornado then continued southeast, where it crossed Connersville Pike and snapped several hardwood trees.||After moving along Sea Biscuit Way, the tornado then veered in a more easterly direction, crossing US-62 and U.S. 27, south of their intersection. Two small outbuildings and a barn were destroyed along Sea Biscuit Way. Eyewitnesses reported two narrow tornadoes in proximity at the same time here. A farm just east|of Highway 62 had two large barns damaged. Two outbuildings and two sheds were also destroyed. The two small funnels had winds of 100 mph with widths of 50 to 75 yards each. Quarter size hail occurred also.||The tornado moved east causing extensive tree damage near US-27. At|2343 Highway US 27, 40 to 50 large hardwood and softwood trees were|uprooted and sheared off. This includes several very large oak|trees. One garage sustained significant roof damage. Damage was|greatest at this location with wind speeds estimated at 110 mph and|a width of 275 yards. Half dollar size hail occurred also.||The tornado then continued east where it caused some more tree|damage before lifting about 200 yards east of New Lair Road.
September 2018FloodCynthiana$100,000The Pendleton County Emergency Manager reported that a Mexican restaurant in Cynthiana had 4 feet of water in it. Several other restaurants in the area were also flooded.
April 2017Thunderstorm WindCynthiana$50,000A NWS Storm Survey team found straight line wind damage to an old barn. Metal sheeting was blown 400 yards. There was also minor damage to Rohs Opera House in Cynthiana.
July 2016Thunderstorm WindCynthiana$50,000State officials reported a roof blown off a building on Ammerman Pike.
June 2015Thunderstorm WindCynthiana$30,000The Harrison County emergency manager reported that a barn was blown down on KY-36 1 mile west of Cynthiana. There was also another report of a tree across the roadway east of Cynthiana.
August 2009LightningCynthiana$30,000A barn burned on Renaker Road due to a lightning strike between Berry and Cynthiana.
April 2017Thunderstorm WindCynthiana$25,000Officials reported that severe thunderstorm winds blew a roof off a house on Spruce Drive and Kentucky State Highway 365.
July 2016Thunderstorm WindCynthiana$25,000State officials reported power lines down on West Pleasant Street.
August 2007Thunderstorm WindCynthiana$25,000Several trees were downed across the county. A few barns were damaged by high winds as well.
July 2015Thunderstorm WindCynthiana$20,000The Harrison County 911 call center reported that severe thunderstorm winds damaged a barn and outbuilding.
June 2014Thunderstorm WindCynthiana$20,000Thunderstorm winds damaged the roofs of both the water treatment plant and the Southern States Building. Several trees were downed across power lines in the Cynthiana area.
July 2012Thunderstorm WindCynthiana$15,000The local emergency management reported numerous trees down near Cynthiana. The roof and rafters were removed from a barn at 330 Ammerman Pike. Some outbuildings were also damaged.
May 1996Tornado (F0)Cynthiana$10,000no account filed
May 2006Thunderstorm WindCynthiana$5,000Trees were downed in the city and along U.S. Highway 62. One tree in the city of Cynthiana was downed on a house.
April 2006Thunderstorm WindCynthiana$5,000Two businesses had windows blown out. Minor roof damage was reported. Trees were downed in the area.
April 1996Thunderstorm WindCynthiana$3,000no account filed
May 2006Thunderstorm WindCynthiana$2,000An auto dealership reported minor roof damage and some signs blown over.
May 2015Thunderstorm WindCynthiana$1,000A Twitter report was received of a tree down on a covered deck just west of Cynthiana.
February 2009Thunderstorm WindCynthiana$1,000Shingles were blown off of a roof.
August 1997Thunderstorm WindCynthiana$500Several trees were down, one on a pickup truck.
April 2026Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-A large limb fell through the roof of an outbuilding on Reynolds Avenue.
May 2024Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-Trees were downed by strong winds in Cynthiana.
July 2023Flash FloodCynthiana-Several roads were closed or became impassable due to flooding from heavy rainfall across Harrison County, including U.S. Route 62 in Cynthiana.
May 2022Flash FloodCynthiana-Flooding caused the closure of River Road in Cynthiana.
June 2022Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-There was roof damage to Smiser building in Cynthiana.
February 2021FloodCynthiana-Grays Run was out of its banks flooding River Road.
May 2020Flash FloodCynthiana-River Road was closed due to high water.
July 2019Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-A social media report showed a photo of a tree down on a back patio/deck of a home in Cynthiana.
July 2019Flash FloodCynthiana-It was reported that several streets in Cynthiana had water over them.
August 2019Flash FloodCynthiana-The public reported on Twitter that there was street flooding in a residential part of Cynthiana.
August 2019HailCynthiana-The media reported quarter size hail in Cynthiana.
August 2019HailCynthiana-Quarter size hail was reported on Pleasant Street in Cynthiana.
August 2019HailCynthiana-The media estimated golf ball size hail fell in Cynthiana.
June 2019Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-A tree was reported down in Cynthiana, Kentucky.
August 2018Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-A large tree blew down in Cynthiana. The time was estimated from radar.
February 2018FloodCynthiana-Kentucky Highway 3016 closed between mile post 1 and 2 due to high water and flooding.
August 2018FloodCynthiana-There was a report of standing water on Oddville Avenue.
March 2016Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-The Harrison County emergency manager reported power lines down due to severe thunderstorm winds.
June 2016Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-Local law enforcement reported trees down on a house at 104 First Street as well as trees down blocking nearby roadways.
June 2015Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-A law enforcement official reported to the NWS that numerous trees were down across Harrison County. Social media pictures taken by the public confirmed these reports as well.
May 2015Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-A law enforcement official reported trees down in Cynthiana as well as various locations across Harrison County.
April 2015FloodCynthiana-Heavy rain brought the South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana into flood. The river rose above flood stage late on April 3rd, crested during the evening of April 4th before falling below flood stage during the afternoon on April 5th.
July 2015Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-A public report of a tree down was relayed to the NWS.
July 2015Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-The Harrison County 911 call center reported numerous trees down near Old Lair Pike and Cook Road.
July 2015Flash FloodCynthiana-A trained spotter reported that excessive rainfall resulted in several inches of fast flowing water over the road near the intersection of KY 36 and KY 356 west of Cynthiana.
July 2015Flash FloodCynthiana-A public report was received that indicated that high water was flowing over the roads where US 27 and River Road parallel each other.
June 2014Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-The county department of highways reported several trees down near Hicks Pike just southwest of Cynthiana.
July 2012Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-A member of the public reported a tree downed across a power line. Cynthiana law enforcement reported numerous trees down across the town.
April 2011FloodCynthiana-The South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana crested at 21.98 feet around 1030 AM EST on April 13. Flood stage at Cynthiana is 20 feet. At 20 feet, large sections of the city park are flooded, and the river is at bankfull on the south side of Cynthiana. The crest was just below the moderate flood level of 22 feet, where some homes on the west side of town are evacuated.
August 2011Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-Several trees were downed along State Highway 1842.
May 2010FloodCynthiana-The South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana crested at 21.9 feet around 9 AM EST on May 4. Flood stage is 20 feet. This is just short of moderate flooding for Cynthiana. Large sections of the city park were flooded. Water begins to back up in streets in the west side of town. The river is at bankfull on the south side of town.
August 2010Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-A tree fell on a car in Cynthiana. Several other trees were also blown down throughout the county.
April 2008FloodCynthiana-The South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana crested at 20.1 feet around 530 AM EST on April 5. Flood stage at Cynthiana is 20 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level. A large section of the city park floods, and water backs up into some streets on the west side of town.
June 2008Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-Several trees reported down across the county.
July 2008Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-Numerous trees and power lines were downed in the southern part of Harrison county.
August 2007Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-Trees and power lines were downed.
July 2006Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-Trees were blown on to power lines.
June 2005Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-Trees were downed.
May 2004Thunderstorm WindCynthiana-Trees and power lines were downed.
May 2004Flash FloodCynthiana-Four roads were closed by flood waters in central Harrison County.

Every storm recorded in Harrison County

Map coverage status

No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.

Listed places nearby

6 within 8 miles

Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.

Photograph PropertyDistance Listed
Harrison County Courthouse0.2 miles1974
Wesley Roberts House0.3 miles1982
Church of the Advent, Episcopal0.3 miles1978
Monticello0.3 miles1974
Handy Farm0.7 miles2005
William T. Lafferty House0.8 miles1980

Sources for this property

National Archives recordThe nomination case file for reference 87000647 in Record Group 79.
Wikipedia articleCommunity-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA.
Harrison CountyAll 24 listed properties in this county.

Provenance

  • Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
  • Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
  • How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
  • Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
  • Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.