Governor William Owsley House

Governor William Owsley House, also known as Pleasant Retreat, is a historic house located in Lancaster, Kentucky on U.S. 27. The house was the home of Kentucky Governor William Owsley. The property has been restored and is now a museum.

Governor William Owsley House
Governor William Owsley House
Governor William Owsley House is located in Kentucky
Governor William Owsley House
Governor William Owsley House is located in the United States
Governor William Owsley House
Nearest cityLancaster, Kentucky
Coordinates37°36′31.6″N 84°34′48.4″W
Area4 acres (1.6 ha)
Built1804
Architectural styleFederal-style
NRHP reference No.75000763[1]
Added to NRHPMay 6, 1975

History

The three story Federal-style house was built in 1804.[2]

Current

The house was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1975.[1]

In April 1994, the Garrard County Historical Society purchased the property; and after restoration, Pleasant Retreat opened as a museum in June 1997.[3] It is now (2021) currently owned by a Garrard County local couple. They own the restaurant next to it, they have murder mysteries and hold teas at the mansion to uphold its classic and historic background.[4]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Heritage Landmark Corridor Heritage, url accessed May 04, 2008.
  3. "A Brief History of the Owsley Family Historical Society". Owsley Family Historical Society. October 12, 2009. Archived from the original on February 5, 2010. Retrieved December 24, 2009.
  4. "The Governor Owsley Home Smokehouse, Events, Receptions, & Weddings".


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