National Register of Historic Places

Snow Hill

Little, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Listed
November 7, 1997
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
97001341

About this property

Snow Hill, on Brush Creek in rural Bourbon County, Kentucky near Little Rock, Kentucky, was built in 1840. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. It is a two-story large brick house, with brick laid in Flemish bond, on a dry cut-stoe foundation. It has "massive dimensions typical of the classic modes of Kentucky's Federal Era of Architecture. The main block of the house is over sixty feet long and twenty-three feet wide with a rear ell-wing measuring fifty-six feet long by twenty feet wide. The two story main house, contains the classic elements likely introduced to the Bluegrass Region by architect Matthew Kennedy. These elements include giant pilasters, which define a central pedimented full height portico. Also included are double front doors with Greek Key decorative crown and supporting decorative pilasters and symmetrical facade. The giant pilasters and portico pediment were removed by John 0'Brennan in the 1940s." It is believed by the National Register nomination author that the house was designed by Kennedy. It is accessed by a private drive at 4100 Little Rock-Jackstown Rd. The listing includes just the one building, and no structures or objects were deemed to be contributing.

Location

4100 Little Rock--Jackstown Rd.
Little, Bourbon County, Kentucky
38.20550, -84.05588

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

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When was Snow Hill listed on the National Register?

Snow Hill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Snow Hill?

Snow Hill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Snow Hill?

The period of significance for Snow Hill is recorded as the industrial era.

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