Thomas Metcalfe House

The Thomas Metcalfe House was the first house of Thomas Metcalfe (1780–1855), 10th governor of Kentucky (during 1828-1832). The house was built by Metcalfe, a stonemason and building contractor, in c.1810.[1][2]

Thomas Metcalfe House
Distant view from the roadside
Nearest cityMt. Olivet, Kentucky
Coordinates38°29′49″N 84°5′38″W
Area45 acres (18 ha)
Builtc.1810
ArchitectThomas Metcalfe
Architectural styleFederal
MPSEarly Stone Buildings of Kentucky Outer Bluegrass and Pennyrile TR
NRHP reference No.87000187[1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 8, 1987

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987; the listing included the stone house and a smokehouse, on a 45-acre (18 ha) property that also included a non-contributing barn.[1]

A later home of Thomas Metcalfe, Forest Retreat in Nicholas County, is also listed on the National Register.

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