Waveland (Danville, Kentucky) facts for kids
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Waveland
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Waveland House
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 Location in Kentucky
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| Location | 120 East Erskine Road |
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| Nearest city | Danville, Kentucky |
| Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| Built | 1797 |
| Architect | Green, Willis |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 76000850 |
| Added to NRHP | May 06, 1976 |
Waveland is a historic house located in Danville, Kentucky. It's a special old estate that has been around for a long time. Today, Dr. Thad and Jane Overmyer own this beautiful house.
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History of Waveland Estate
Waveland was the family home of the Green family for many years. A man named Willis Green built the house. Construction started in 1797 and finished around 1800.
The Green Family's Start in Kentucky
The story of the Green family in Kentucky begins with Willis and Sarah Reed Green. They were the parents of John Green. They were also the grandparents of Thomas Marshall Green.
Willis and Sarah came from the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. They were married near Danville in 1783. People say this was the first Christian marriage in Kentucky.
Building the Waveland House
Willis Green first came to Kentucky as part of a group surveying land. He found a large piece of land he really liked. It was a few miles from the Danville settlement.
On this land, he built the big brick house we now call Waveland. This was between 1797 and 1800. Willis and Sarah Green had twelve children. Their oldest son, John, became a lawyer. Their youngest son, Lewis, became a clergyman.
Willis Green's Public Service
Willis Green was an important person in early Kentucky. He represented Kentucky County in the Virginia government. Later, he also served in Kentucky's own government.
He was also the clerk of the court for Lincoln County. At that time, Lincoln County included Danville and what is now Boyle County. History books say he held many important jobs. He was a valuable leader in the early days of Kentucky.
Passing Down Waveland
After Willis Green, Waveland was passed down to his son, Lewis Warner Green. Lewis Warner Green became famous as the fifth president of Centre College in Danville, Kentucky.
