Maxwell House
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About Maxwell House
Maxwell House, at 27 River Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 28, 1984. It was among the first 6 of Ludlow’s 8 listings, with four others the same day. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Eclectic, as it does for 36 other Kentucky listings. It was listed as part of Ludlow MRA.
What it isHistoric building in Ludlow, Kentucky, USA. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 4 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
27 River Rd., Ludlow · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
10 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Eclectic style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Eclectic.
Memories of Maxwell House
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Questions about Maxwell House
Is Maxwell House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 28, 1984 (Register number 84000350).
Is Maxwell House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Carew Tower, 0.9 miles away.
Can you visit Maxwell 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 Maxwell House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 4 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 123847686 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.