National Historic Landmark

Locust Grove

Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
Listed
March 10, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000347

About this property

Historic Locust Grove is a 55-acre 18th-century farm site and National Historic Landmark situated in eastern Jefferson County, Kentucky in what is now Louisville. The site is owned by the Louisville Metro government, and operated as a historic interpretive site by Historic Locust Grove, Inc. The main feature on the property is the ca. 1790 Georgian mansion that was the home of the Croghan family and gathering place for George Rogers Clark, Lewis and Clark, and U.S. Presidents. In addition to the mansion there is the Visitors Center that houses a gift shop, museum and meeting space. Dozens of African Americans were enslaved at Locust House by the Croghans between 1790 and 1849. At the peak of the farm's operations in 1820, more than 40 enslaved people labored there.

Location

561 Blankenbaker Ln.
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
38.28917, -85.66196

Categories

MILITARYEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Midlands
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0.2 mi
Blankenbaker Station
Industrial
0.4 mi
Lincliff
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0.5 mi
Ladless Hill
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0.7 mi
Lee, Addison W., House
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0.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Morgan's Raid into Indiana
1863Civil War
5.6 mi

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When was Locust Grove listed on the National Register?

Locust Grove was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Locust Grove?

Locust Grove is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Locust Grove a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Locust Grove has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Locust Grove?

The period of significance for Locust Grove is recorded as the industrial era.

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