John Pope House
Listed as “Pope, John, House”
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About John Pope House
John Pope House, at 207 Walnut St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1976: the first place in Springfield to be listed. Only 296 of Kentucky’s 3,367 listings are older. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Gothic, as it does for 49 other Kentucky listings. 11 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric house in Springfield, Kentucky, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 28 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
207 Walnut St., Springfield · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
10 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Gothic style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Gothic.
Memories of John Pope House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about John Pope House
Is John Pope House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 13, 1976 (Register number 76000959).
Is John Pope House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Burks' Distillery, 7.6 miles away.
Can you visit John Pope 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 John Pope House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 28 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 123852057 · Wikidata · old views from Springfield’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.