The Cedars
Listed as “Cedars, The”
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
The Cedars, at 812 E. Cedar St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 11, 1996. The Register lists it for its agriculture, at the local level. It describes its style as Mid-19th Century, as it does for 10 other Kentucky listings. The district takes in 11 historic buildings. The listing covers 47 acres.
What it isHouse in Franklin, Kentucky. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 32 MB · National Archives↗1836 to today
- 1836Built
- 1996Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 30 years
Finding The Cedars
812 E. Cedar St., Franklin
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
10 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of The Cedars
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about The Cedars
Is The Cedars on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 11, 1996 (Register number 95001516).
Is The Cedars a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit The Cedars?
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 The Cedars?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 32 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 123851887 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.