Highfield
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Highfield
Highfield, at 303 N. Adams St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 17, 1977. It was among the first 2 of Owenton’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 3 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric house in Owenton, Kentucky, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 30 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
303 N. Adams St., Owenton · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Highfield
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Highfield
Is Highfield on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 17, 1977 (Register number 77000640).
Is Highfield a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is George T. Stagg Distillery, 22.1 miles away.
Can you visit Highfield?
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 Highfield?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 30 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 123851661 · Wikidata · old views from Owenton’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.