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Richard Masterson House
Photo: Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · tap to enlarge
National Register of Historic Places

Richard Masterson House

Listed as “Masterson, Richard, House” · Also known as Masterson's

Carrollton’s first place on the National RegisterListed Jul 1, 1975; only 210 of Kentucky’s 3,367 listings are older
Listed 1975Carrollton

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Richard Masterson House

Richard Masterson House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 1, 1975: the first place in Carrollton to be listed. Only 210 of Kentucky’s 3,367 listings are older. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement, politics and religion, at the local level. The listing covers 2 acres.

What it isHistoric house in Carrollton, Kentucky, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 26 MB · National Archives↗
Visit

Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

East of the junction of U.S. 227 and U.S. 42, in Carrollton, KY · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

  1. 1Richard Masterson HouseStart here
  2. 2Richlawn FarmMission/Spanish Colonial Revival · 0.2 mi on
Around it

5 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Richard Masterson House

Is Richard Masterson House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jul 1, 1975 (Register number 75000742).

Is Richard Masterson House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Madison Historic District, 12.6 miles away.

Can you visit Richard Masterson House?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Richard Masterson House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123849628 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.