Carneal House facts for kids
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Carneal House
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U.S. Historic district
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 Location in Kentucky
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| Location | 405 E. 2nd St., Covington, Kentucky |
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| Built | 1815 |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Part of | Riverside Drive Historic District (ID71000350) |
| Added to NRHP | November 23, 1971 |
The Carneal House is a very old and important house in Covington, Kentucky, United States. Many people believe it is the oldest building still standing in Covington. Its story began in 1815.
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Welcome to the Carneal House!
The Carneal House was started in 1815 by Thomas D. Carneal. He was one of the people who helped create the city of Covington. This house is a two-story building made of brick. It has cool arched windows. Its style is a mix of Italianate and Federalist designs. It also shows some ideas from a famous old architect named Andrea Palladio.
A Look Inside History
The house was first built for Aaron Gano in 1815. Later, in 1825, it was sold to William Southgate. There was a story that a famous hero, the Marquis de Lafayette, visited the house. He was a hero from the American Revolutionary War. He visited America on his last tour in 1824–1825. However, it seems his visit to the Southgate family actually happened at their home in Lexington, not at the Carneal House.
Famous Visitors and Family Life
After Mr. Carneal passed away, William Wright Southgate bought the house. He was a Congressman from Northern Kentucky. Around 1835, he added a big new part to the west side of the house. This was because he had a very large family, with thirteen children, in-laws, and other people living with them. The new wing gave everyone more space.
What is it Now?
The Carneal House is part of a special area in Covington called the Riverside Drive Historic District. This district has many important old buildings. For many years, the Carneal House has been a private home. It has also been used as a bed and breakfast, where people can stay overnight.
More About the House
- Federal Writers Project. Cincinnati: a Guide to the Queen City and Its Neighbors. Cincinnati: Wiesen-Hart, 1943, 522.
