Historic Landmarks: Locust Grove
Jul 06, 2021
3 minutes
BY Elizabeth Bonner Czapski
PHOTOGRAPHY BY
John O’Hagan
Constructed in 1792, the same year Kentucky was granted statehood, Locust Grove bears the mark of a family that played an integral part in building the Bluegrass State and America. This storied Georgian mansion in the lush rolling hills of Louisville was a stepping-stone to the West, boasting visits from the likes of two presidents, explorers Lewis and Clark, and artist John James Audubon.
“The home is significant as one of the earliest homes in Louisville still standing
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