Wendover
National Historic Landmark

Wendover

Hyden, Leslie County, Kentucky
Listed
October 20, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75000792

About this property

Wendover, also known as Frontier Nursing Service or Big House, is a historic house and former medical care facility near Hyden, Kentucky. Built in 1925, it is notable for its association with the American effort to professionalize midwifery, led by Mary Breckinridge (1881–1965). It was headquarters of the Frontier Nursing Service, an organization which continues today. Wendover was named a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1991 for this role. It now serves as a bed and breakfast inn and retreat operated by the Service's successor, Frontier Nursing University.

Location

Hyden, Leslie County, Kentucky
37.12749, -83.36515

Categories

SOCIAL HISTORYEDUCATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTHEALTH/MEDICINE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Frontier Nursing Service
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When was Wendover listed on the National Register?

Wendover was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 20, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Wendover?

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

Is Wendover a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Wendover has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Wendover?

The period of significance for Wendover is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1881.

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