Grasslands
Also known as Hornsby House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Grasslands
Grasslands was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 12, 1977. It was among the first 2 of Simpsonville’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 559 other Kentucky listings. The listing covers 3 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 42 MB · National Archives↗Finding Grasslands
Near Simpsonville, KY (2.9 mi from the town center)
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.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Grasslands
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Grasslands
Is Grasslands on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 12, 1977 (Register number 77000645).
Is Grasslands a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Whitney M. Young Jr. Birthplace, 2.9 miles away.
Can you visit Grasslands?
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 Grasslands?
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 123851857. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.