About this property
The Fryer House is a historic two-story stone house located in Butler, Kentucky. It was built by Pendleton County, Kentucky pioneer Walter Fryer in 1811. Abraham Vastine, a housebuilder, built this house of limestone from an adjacent quarry, and it has walls two feet thick.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 76000938. It was listed on October 7, 1976.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fryer House listed on the National Register?
Fryer House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 7, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Fryer House?
Fryer House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fryer House?
The period of significance for Fryer House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1811.
Can I research the history near Fryer House?
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