National Register of Historic Places

Morganfield Commercial District

Morganfield, Union County, Kentucky
Listed
July 18, 1984
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
84002063

About this property

The Morganfield Commercial District is a 6 acres (2.4 ha) historic district in Morganfield, Kentucky which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It includes parts of Main, Court, and Morgan Streets. It included 30 contributing buildings. It is "a cohesive group of late 19th and early 20th Century commercial structures. Although most are vernacular in style, together the buildings form a tightly knit collection, which is impressive in its variety. The historic commercial area came to maturity during the period between 1870 and 1930, a time of significant growth and development in Union County. This collection of buildings is representative of that important point in time." Union County Courthouse, which is separately listed on the National Register. J.K. Waller Building, an elaborately detailed two and one-half story building with terra cotta trim and a metal cornice

Location

Morganfield, Union County, Kentucky
37.68404, -87.91754

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Union County Courthouse
Civil War
0 mi
Hughes, Daniel H., House
Industrial
0.1 mi
Confederate Monument of Morganfield
Civil War
0.7 mi
Camp Breckinridge Non-Commissioned Officers' Club
Pre Contact
1.7 mi
Proctor, George N., House
Industrial
5.1 mi

Nearby Battles

Skirmish at Sturgis (Union County)
1864Civil War
10.2 mi

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When was Morganfield Commercial District listed on the National Register?

Morganfield Commercial District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Morganfield Commercial District?

Morganfield Commercial District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Morganfield Commercial District?

The period of significance for Morganfield Commercial District is recorded as the listed era.

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