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📜 History & landmarks · Landmark and historical building

Nelson County Jail

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A landmark on W Stephen Foster Ave, in the middle of things: 253 places within a five-minute walk. One of 16 history & landmarks in Bardstown.

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On the National Register since 1973

Old Talbott Tavern

Old Talbott Tavern was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 30, 1973. It is significant for its architecture and social history at the state level.

The Old Talbott Tavern, also known as the Old Stone Tavern, a historic tavern built in 1779, is located in the Bardstown Historic District of Bardstown, Kentucky, across from the historic Nelson County Courthouse. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 30, 1973. According to tradition, the tavern has never closed since its opening in 1779. It is rumored as well to have guests that have…

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Jail And PrisonPublic And Government Association
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253 places within a five-minute walk of Nelson County Jail.

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111 W Stephen Foster Ave

The nearest neighbor is The Old Talbott Tavern, 1 min walk away.

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Address111 W Stephen Foster Ave · 40004-1415
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Address
111 W Stephen Foster Ave
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Phone
(502) 349-2082
Website
http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Text/87000178.pdf
Status
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.

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