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National Register of Historic Places

Walton Manor Cottage

Also known as John Pope Law Office

On the National Register since 197749 years
Listed 1977Springfield
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Walton Manor Cottage

Walton Manor Cottage was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 24, 1977. It was among the first 3 of Springfield’s 30 listings. The Register lists it for its politics, at the state level. The listing covers 1 acre.

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 36 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes

2 miles west of Springfield on KY 150, in Springfield, KY · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Walton Manor CottageStart here
  2. 2Clements HouseGreek Revival · next door
  3. 3Levi J. Smith HouseGothic Revival · 0.4 mi on
Around it

6 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BSt. Catherine of Sienna ConventClassical Revival0.5 miBSt. Rose Roman Catholic Church ComplexBuilt 18520.9 miBJohn R. Barber HouseColonial Revival · Built 19050.9 miBThomas H. Hamilton HouseGreek Revival1.2 miBTurner, S. F., and Company Steam Flouring and Grist MillVernacular1.7 miBSt. Dominic's Catholic ChurchRomanesque Revival1.9 mi

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Questions about Walton Manor Cottage

Is Walton Manor Cottage on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 24, 1977 (Register number 77000659).

Is Walton Manor Cottage a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Burks' Distillery, 6.6 miles away.

Can you visit Walton Manor Cottage?

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 Walton Manor Cottage?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 36 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 123852063. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.