Pope Villa
National Register of Historic Places

Pope Villa

Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
Listed
August 30, 2018
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
05000785

About this property

The Pope Villa in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, was designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe in 1811 for Senator John Pope. It is one of only three extant Latrobe residences in the United States. As one of Latrobe's most avant-garde designs, the Pope Villa has national significance for its architect and unique design. Purchased in 1987 by the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation, the Pope Villa underwent restoration in the 2010s to reflect its 1811 original construction appearance. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018.

Location

326 Grosvenor Ave.
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
38.03953, -84.49578

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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When was Pope Villa listed on the National Register?

Pope Villa was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 30, 2018.

What type of historic resource is Pope Villa?

Pope Villa is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Pope Villa?

The period of significance for Pope Villa is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1811.

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