Wright House
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About Wright House
Wright House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 27, 1988. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Vernacular, as it does for 182 other Kentucky listings. It was listed as part of Shelby County MRA.
What it isHistoric house near Simpsonville, Kentucky, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 8 MB · National Archives↗Finding Wright House
KY 1848, 1.5 miles south of Simpsonville, KY
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
10 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Vernacular style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Vernacular.
Memories of Wright House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Wright House
Is Wright House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 27, 1988 (Register number 88002927).
Is Wright House 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, 2.3 miles away.
Can you visit Wright 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 Wright House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 8 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 123848630 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.