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    Farnsley — Moremen House

    • Type: Historic Sites

    This sprawling, 300-acre site is a tribute to Jefferson County's rich history. The park's crown jewel is...  Read more »

     
     
  • 2

    Locust Grove

    • Type: Historic Sites, History Museums, Museums
    • Neighborhood: Butchertown
    5

    based on 12 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

    Built around 1790, this Georgian mansion and National Historic Landmark was the former home of...  Read more »

     
     
  • 3

    Old Louisville

    • Type: Historic Sites
    • Neighborhood: Downtown
    5

    based on 31 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

    The country's third largest historic preservation district is billed as "America's Victorian Treasure."...  Read more »

     
     
  • 4

    Cathedral of the Assumption

    • Type: Historic Sites, Religious Sites
    • Neighborhood: Downtown

    Built in 1852, this is the country's third oldest cathedral and downtown Louisville's fourth oldest...  Read more »

     
     
  • 5

    Farmington Historic Home

    • Type: Historic Sites
    • Neighborhood: Kentucky Fair And Expo Center
    4

    based on 3 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

    Jeffersonian architecture, craft demonstrations, living history presentations, and storytelling will...  Read more »

     
     
  • 6

    Thomas Edison House

    • Type: Historic Sites
    • Neighborhood: Butchertown

    Built around 1850, this residence was Edison's home from 1866 to 1867. It offers a fantastic glimpse at his...  Read more »

     
     
  • 7

    Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site

    • Type: Architecture, Historic Sites
    • Neighborhood: New Albany

    This graceful mansion was built in 1867 by local tycoon William S. Culbertson who utilized the home to...  Read more »

     
     
  • 8

    Brennan House Historic Home

    • Type: Historic Sites
    • Neighborhood: Downtown

    The Brennan family occupied this three-story Victorian house for more than 85 years. The fascinating...  Read more »

     
     
  • 9

    John Hay Center

    • Type: Historic Sites, History Museums, Libraries / Archives, Museums
    • Neighborhood: Salem

    Born in 1838 in Salem, John Hay was a politician, ambassador, and writer. His distinguished career included...  Read more »

     
     
  • 10

    Whitehall

    • Type: Historic Sites
    • Neighborhood: Historic Crescent Hill

    Built around 1855, this historic home sits on 11 acres of lush beauty, including a breathtaking tri-level...  Read more »

     
     

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