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National Register of Historic Places listings in Gallatin County, Kentucky facts for kids

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This article is about special places in Gallatin County, Kentucky that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list kept by the United States government. It helps to protect important buildings, sites, and objects across the country. When a place is on this list, it means it has a lot of history. It might be important for its architecture, what happened there, or who lived there.

Gallatin County has four places that are on this important list. These places help us learn about the past of Kentucky and the people who lived there.

Historic Places in Gallatin County

Dr. Lucy Dupuy Montz House

Dr. Lucy Dupuy Montz House
The historic Dr. Lucy Dupuy Montz House in Warsaw.

The Dr. Lucy Dupuy Montz House is located in Warsaw, Kentucky. This house is special because it belonged to Dr. Lucy Dupuy Montz. She was an important person in the community. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1978. It stands as a reminder of the history of Warsaw and the people who shaped it.

Henry C. Peak House

Henry C. Peak House in Warsaw
The Henry C. Peak House.

Also found in Warsaw, Kentucky, the Henry C. Peak House is another historic building. It is located on Sparta Pike. This house was recognized for its historical value on April 10, 1980. It tells a story about the past of Gallatin County.

Benjamin F. Turley House

Benjamin F. Turley House
The Benjamin F. Turley House.

The Benjamin F. Turley House is near Sparta, Kentucky. It is about 2.5 miles (4 km) north of Sparta on Kentucky Route 35. This house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 7, 1979. It represents the history of the Sparta area.

Warsaw Historic District

Gallatin county courthouse
The Gallatin County Courthouse, part of the Warsaw Historic District.

The Warsaw Historic District is a larger area in Warsaw, Kentucky. Instead of just one building, this district includes many historic buildings. It is roughly bounded by streets like W. High, E. Franklin, Washington, Market, Main, 3rd, 4th, and Cross Streets. This district was added to the National Register on July 29, 1982. It helps to protect the historic feel and look of a large part of downtown Warsaw. Many buildings in this area show what the town looked like long ago.

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