National Register of Historic Places

Zeigler, Rev. Jesse R., House

Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky
Listed
May 2, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76000885

About this property

The Reverend Jesse R. Zeigler Residence is a house in Frankfort, Kentucky, United States. It was the only house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright to be built in Kentucky during his lifetime. The design came from a chance meeting between Zeigler and Wright while both were traveling to Europe in late October 1909. They struck up a conversation and the commission of this structure, completed the following year, was the result. The structure is a typical example of Wright's "A Fireproof House for $5000". The structure was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The house is privately owned and is not available for tours. In 2025, the Zeigler House was placed for sale.

Location

509 Shelby St.
Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky
38.19051, -84.87627

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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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

South Frankfort Neighborhood Historic District
Listed
0.1 mi
Frankfort Barracks District
Listed
0.1 mi
Kentucky Governor's Mansion
Modern
0.3 mi
Kentucky State Capitol
Industrial
0.3 mi
South Frankfort Neighborhood Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Listed
0.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Quantrill's Raid into Kentucky (1864)
1864Civil War
10.6 mi

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When was Zeigler, Rev. Jesse R., House listed on the National Register?

Zeigler, Rev. Jesse R., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Zeigler, Rev. Jesse R., House?

Zeigler, Rev. Jesse R., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Zeigler, Rev. Jesse R., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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