Cave Spring
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Cave Spring
Cave Spring was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 22, 1978. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 47 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 42 MB · National Archives↗Finding Cave Spring
Southeast of Lexington off US 25, in Lexington, KY
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Cave Spring
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Cave Spring
Is Cave Spring on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 22, 1978 (Register number 78001313).
Is Cave Spring a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Ashland, 7.2 miles away.
Can you visit Cave Spring?
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 Cave Spring?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 42 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 123849795. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.