Kentucky

This 1886 Victorian is One of Cynthiana, Kentucky’s Finest Historic Homes

By Joanna England | July 20, 2021 |

Who doesn’t love hand-carved banisters, ornate stained-glass windows, artfully tiled fireplaces, and fabulous spaces to entertain? Crazy people, that’s who. If you’ve got a strong grip on your sanity, you, too, will fall in love with this absolutely stunning Eastlake Victorian in historic Cynthiana, Kentucky. Now, Kentucky might not sound like the perfect getaway, but…

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The James Batterton House: Sprawling Space with a Big Place in Kentucky History

By SecondShelters.com Contributor | March 31, 2019 |

By Deb R. Brimer Contributing Writer You can get lost in this 4,932-square-foot home and its rich Blue Grass history in Millersburg, Kentucky. Located on a quarter-acre lot at 1001 Main Street, the two-story gem is filled with 19th century wow factors and current upgrades. A gorgeous wooden staircase winding from the front room is…

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Historical Abode in Kentucky’s Bourbon Country Has Stories to Tell

By Bethany Erickson | September 8, 2017 |

The fact that the patriarch of what would become the Maker’s Mark family claimed his stake here would be story enough for most to consider this 200-year-old (plus) home in Kentucky. But add the fact that the patriarch also was the master distiller for a Founding Father, and that later another son became the step-father of…

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