Bullock-Clifton House facts for kids
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Bullock-Clifton House
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Streetside view of the house
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 Location in Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1824 Rosedale Ave., Louisville, Kentucky |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1834 |
| Architectural style | Mixed (multiple styles from different periods) |
| NRHP reference No. | 82002707 |
| Added to NRHP | May 6, 1982 |
The Bullock-Clifton House is a really old and important home in Louisville, Kentucky. It's special because it's the oldest wooden house still standing in Jefferson County. This historic house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This means it's recognized as a place worth protecting!
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What's the Story of This Old House?
The Bullock-Clifton House started as a large farm home. It was part of a 30-acre (120,000 m2) farm. This farm grew crops to sell. The house was built in two main parts. This was common for farmhouses back then.
How the House Changed Over Time
The first part of the house was built in 1834. It was in the Federal style. This part faced north towards the Ohio River. Back then, the area was mostly countryside. The Bardstown Turnpike was just a dirt path.
Later, in 1873, the house got a big makeover. The front of the Federal style house was changed. A new, fancy front was built. This new part faced east towards the Bardstown Turnpike. By this time, the turnpike was a busy road. The new style was a mix of Italianate and Eastlake designs.
Who Lived Here? Meet William Bullock
The older part of the house was built by William Bullock. He was a very important person. William Bullock was a politician, a judge, and someone who helped others. He bought 79 acres (320,000 m2) of land in 1834. Then he built this house.
As a politician, William Bullock worked in the Kentucky General Assembly. This is like the state's government. He helped create laws to start public schools in Kentucky. His biggest achievement was helping the Kentucky School for the Blind. In 1841, he made sure they had money to keep going.
In 1839, William Bullock sold the house. It was bought by Francis Thornton, who was a minister.
What Does the House Look Like?
The front part of the house is newer. It is 2½ stories tall. It has a special octagonal tower. This tower goes up to a fourth level. It has a small room at the top called a cupola.
