National Register of Historic Places listings in Metcalfe County, Kentucky facts for kids
This page is about the National Register of Historic Places listings in Metcalfe County, Kentucky.
Imagine a list of really important old buildings, homes, and places in the United States. That's kind of what the National Register of Historic Places is! It's a special list kept by the U.S. government to help protect places that are important to American history and culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized for its historical or architectural value.
Metcalfe County, in Kentucky, United States, has 5 properties that are listed on this special National Register. These places are considered important parts of the county's history.
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Historic Places in Metcalfe County
This section lists the cool historic spots you can find in Metcalfe County that are on the National Register.
The Bell House
- Location: 7310 Columbia Road, Edmonton
- Listed: February 12, 2016
- What it is: The Bell House is a historic home in Edmonton. It was added to the National Register because of its importance to the area's history and architecture.
Metcalfe County Jail
- Location: Corner of East, Edmonton
- Listed: August 4, 2004
- What it is: This old jail building in Edmonton is a piece of Metcalfe County's past. It shows us what buildings were like and how things were done a long time ago.
Metcalfe County Kentucky Courthouse
- Location: Public Square, Edmonton
- Listed: March 24, 2000
- What it is: The courthouse is a very important building in any county. It's where many official decisions and legal matters happen. This historic courthouse in Edmonton has been a central part of the community for many years.
Stockton-Ray House
- Location: Off the junction of U.S. Route 68/Kentucky Route 80 and Cumberland Parkway, Edmonton
- Listed: April 13, 1992
- What it is: The Stockton-Ray House is another historic home in the Edmonton area. It's recognized for its historical significance and unique design.
Sulphur Well Historic District
- Location: Roughly bounded by Wister Wallace Road, the southern fork of the Little Barren River, Mitchell-Edwards Road, and Kentucky Route 70, Sulphur Well
- Listed: August 14, 1998
- What it is: A "historic district" means a whole area or group of buildings is important, not just one building. The Sulphur Well Historic District includes several places that together tell the story of the community of Sulphur Well.
Images for kids
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The historic Metcalfe County Jail building.
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The Metcalfe County Kentucky Courthouse.
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A commercial building in the Sulphur Well Historic District.
