Kentucky harnesses a lot of history and it’s exciting to sneak a peak into some of the places that embody those historical stories to give us a sense of value in today’s world. Here’s a list of some of Kentucky’s most historical houses that are worth checking out.
- Thomas Edison House
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- Croghan Mansion
Wikipedia Stationed in Louisville, this housed George Rogers Clark and is the only residence still in existence west of the Appalachian Mountains to have sheltered Louis and Clark. Pretty cool! It was built circa 1790.
- Bill Monroe’s Birthplace
When lost in…/Flickr The “Father of Bluegrass Music,” Monroe’s residence is located in Rosine, KY.
- Federal Hill
Wayne Hsieh/Flickr Located in Bardstown and home of senator, John Rowan. This backdrop served as inspiration for Stephen Foster’s song, “My Old Kentucky Home.” It was built in 1795.
- Farmington House
Ben Wood/Flickr This home of U.S. Attorney General, James Speed and was based on plans by Thomas Jefferson. It was built in 1815.
- Kentucky Governor’s Mansion
OZinOH/Flickr This residence for the Governor of Kentucky was built in 1912.
- Mary Todd Lincoln House
JOgdenC/Flickr This luxurious house was the home for former first lady, Mary Todd Lincoln. It was built in 1803.
- Zachary Taylor House
w.marsh/Flickr This Louisville home housed 12th President, Zachary Taylor. It was built in 1790.
- Old Governor’s Mansion
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr In Frankfort, this residence houses the Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky and is the oldest executive residence still in use in the U.S. It was built in 1796.
- Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home
Wikipedia This Covington home housed Boy Scouts of America founder, Daniel Carter Beard. It was built in 1821.
- Ben Johnson House
Wikipedia This Bardstown home housed Lieutenant Governor William Johnson and his son Ben Johnson. It was built in 1851.
- Hunt-Morgan House
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr In Lexington, this housed millionaire, John Hunt Morgan. It’s also the birthplace of Thomas Hunt Morgan, the only Kentuckian with a Nobel Prize. It was built in 1814.
Brush up on your history and dive into these stunning places that truly helped shape the state into what it is today. Where are you planning to visit next?
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Wikipedia
Stationed in Louisville, this housed George Rogers Clark and is the only residence still in existence west of the Appalachian Mountains to have sheltered Louis and Clark. Pretty cool! It was built circa 1790.
When lost in…/Flickr
The “Father of Bluegrass Music,” Monroe’s residence is located in Rosine, KY.
Wayne Hsieh/Flickr
Located in Bardstown and home of senator, John Rowan. This backdrop served as inspiration for Stephen Foster’s song, “My Old Kentucky Home.” It was built in 1795.
Ben Wood/Flickr
This home of U.S. Attorney General, James Speed and was based on plans by Thomas Jefferson. It was built in 1815.
OZinOH/Flickr
This residence for the Governor of Kentucky was built in 1912.
JOgdenC/Flickr
This luxurious house was the home for former first lady, Mary Todd Lincoln. It was built in 1803.
w.marsh/Flickr
This Louisville home housed 12th President, Zachary Taylor. It was built in 1790.
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr
In Frankfort, this residence houses the Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky and is the oldest executive residence still in use in the U.S. It was built in 1796.
This Covington home housed Boy Scouts of America founder, Daniel Carter Beard. It was built in 1821.
This Bardstown home housed Lieutenant Governor William Johnson and his son Ben Johnson. It was built in 1851.
In Lexington, this housed millionaire, John Hunt Morgan. It’s also the birthplace of Thomas Hunt Morgan, the only Kentuckian with a Nobel Prize. It was built in 1814.
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