About this property
The Loudoun House, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is considered one of the largest and finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the state. Designed by New York architect Alexander Jackson Davis, the house was built in 1851 for Francis Key Hunt (1817–1879), who was named after his mother's cousin, Francis Scott Key. The home was built on 50 acres of land given to Hunt and his wife, Julia Warfield, by her parents upon their marriage.
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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 73000798. It was listed on February 6, 1973.
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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 Loudoun House listed on the National Register?
Loudoun House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 6, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Loudoun House?
Loudoun House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Loudoun House?
The period of significance for Loudoun House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1817.
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