National Register of Historic Places listings in Garrard County, Kentucky facts for kids
This article is about the special places in Garrard County, Kentucky that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of this register as a very important list of buildings, sites, and objects across the United States. These places are recognized for their historical or architectural importance. In Garrard County, there are 67 such places, and one used to be on the list but was later removed.
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What is the National Register of Historic Places?
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation's historic places worth saving. It is managed by the National Park Service. When a place is added to this list, it means it is important to the history of the local area, the state, or even the whole country. It helps protect these places and makes people more aware of their value.
Why are these places important?
These historic places tell us stories about the past. They show us how people lived, worked, and built things many years ago. They can be old houses, churches, schools, or even entire neighborhoods. By protecting them, we make sure that future generations can also learn from and enjoy these pieces of history. It's like having a giant outdoor museum!
Historic Places in Garrard County
Garrard County has many interesting places on the National Register. Most of these are historic homes and buildings. They show different styles of architecture and tell us about the people who lived there. Many are located in the county seat, Lancaster, Kentucky.
Famous Homes and Buildings
Some of the listed places are homes of important people or have unique stories:
- The Billy Ball House in Lancaster is a notable old home.
- The Boyle-Robertson-Letcher House is another historic residence in Lancaster.
- The Gov. William O. Bradley House was the home of a former governor of Kentucky.
- The Old Garrard County Jail in Lancaster is a historic building that once served as the county's jail.
- The Garrard Mills is an old mill building in Lancaster.
- The J.C. Hemphill House and the Dr. Oliver Perry Hill House are also important homes in Lancaster.
- The Jennings-Salter House in Lancaster is now home to the Garrard County Historical Society.
- The Male Academy in Lancaster was once a school for boys.
- The Carry A. Nation House is west of Lancaster. This was the childhood home of Carrie Nation, a famous leader in the temperance movement. She was known for her strong views against alcohol.
- The Gov. William Owsley House is south of Lancaster. He was another former governor of Kentucky.
Historic Districts
Sometimes, not just one building, but a whole area is important. These are called Historic Districts. In Garrard County, there are two such districts:
- The Lancaster Commercial Historic District includes several streets in downtown Lancaster. This area shows what the town's business center looked like in the past.
- The Paint Lick Commercial District is a similar area in Paint Lick, Kentucky, highlighting its historic business section.
These districts help preserve the overall look and feel of these historic towns.
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The Billy Ball House in Lancaster.
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The Boyle-Robertson-Letcher House.
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The Gov. William O. Bradley House.
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Bryantsville Methodist Church.
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The Calico & Brown General Store in Paint Lick.
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The Denny Place in Lancaster.
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The Old Garrard County Jail.
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Garrard Mills.
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The Hamilton House.
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The J.C. Hemphill House.
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The Dr. Oliver Perry Hill House.
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The Jennings-Salter House.
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Lancaster Cemetery.
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The Garrard County Kentucky Courthouse, part of the Lancaster Commercial Historic District.
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The Judge V.A. Lear House.
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The Male Academy.
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The Sue Shelby Mason House.
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Lancaster United Methodist Church.
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The Carry A. Nation House.
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The Gov. William Owsley House.
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The Peacock House.
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The Peacock-Miller House.
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The Perkins-Daniel House.
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