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Owsley House

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A landmark on Stanford Rd, with 38 places within a five-minute walk. One of 3 history & landmarks in Lancaster.

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On the National Register since 1975

Gov. William Owsley House

Gov. William Owsley House

Gov. William Owsley House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1975. It is significant for its politics at the state level. Its architecture is described as Greek Revival.

Governor William Owsley House, also known as Pleasant Retreat, is a historic house located in Lancaster, Kentucky on U.S. 27. The house was the home of Kentucky Governor William Owsley. The property has been restored and is now a museum.

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656 Stanford Rd

The nearest neighbor is Bradford BBQ, 1 min walk away.

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Address656 Stanford Rd · 40444-9543
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Address
656 Stanford Rd
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Not set
Phone
(859) 792-2500
Website
http://owsleyhouse.org/Welcome.html
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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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