Camp Springs House

Camp Springs House, also known as Herb and Pat's Four Mile Inn and as Camp Springs Inn, is a historic property located on Four Mile Road in Camp Springs, Kentucky, a rural area of Campbell County, Kentucky. Originally built as a stage coach stop and inn, the stone building was constructed as part of a settlement built by German immigrants in the mid-19th century. The structure was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]

Camp Springs House
Camp Springs House, 2008.
Camp Springs House is located in Kentucky
Camp Springs House
Camp Springs House is located in the United States
Camp Springs House
Nearest cityCamp Springs, Kentucky
Coordinates39°0′24″N 84°21′59″W
MPSGerman Settlement, Four Mile Creek Area TR
NRHP reference No.83002599[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 9, 1983

It is an "imposing" three-and-a-half-story stone tavern and residence.[2]

Camp Springs House was built in the 1860s for William Uthe by the Ort brothers. It is built of rubble limestone from the creek and surrounding land. It took about 4 years to build. It served as a stagecoach stop, tavern and inn. At one time it also served as a post office for the community. Over the years it has been a gathering place for the community. The 2nd floor once had a dance hall and card room. It was also popular for its beer garden and horseshoe tournaments. In the 1900s there was a ball field, restaurant/bar and pool hall.

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. Carolyn M. Torma; Edward A. Chappel (May 15, 1979). "Kentucky Historic Resources Inventory: Camp Springs House / Herb and Pat's Four Mile Inn". National Park Service. Retrieved February 20, 2018. With two photos from 1979.


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