About this property
Traveler's Rest in Lincoln County, Kentucky is the historic home place of Isaac Shelby, the first and fifth Governor of Kentucky. Shelby acquired the property as the first land settlement preemption deed in Kentucky as a reward for his surveying services. The original house was built in 1786 of limestone, three feet thick.
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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 76000914. It was listed on May 2, 1976.
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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 Traveler's Rest listed on the National Register?
Traveler's Rest was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Traveler's Rest?
Traveler's Rest is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Traveler's Rest?
The period of significance for Traveler's Rest is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1786.
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