National Register of Historic Places - Kentucky (KY), Rockcastle County

Rockcastle County Kentucky has 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.

The famous person John Lair is associated with one of more of the Rockcastle County historic places.

Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Rockcastle County places including Bennett Hiatt, Mesker,George L., & Co. and Wayne W. Haffler. Prominent architectural styles found in Rockcastle Country are Romanesque.

Hiatt, Bennett, Log House (added 1984 - - #84000394)

U.S. 25 , Renfro Valley

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Historic Significance:

Event, Architecture/Engineering

Architect, builder, or engineer:

Hiatt,Bennett

Architectural Style:

Other

Area of Significance:

Exploration/Settlement, Architecture

Period of Significance:

1825-1849

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Domestic

Historic Sub-function:

Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling

Current Function:

Domestic

Current Sub-function:

Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling

More Information:

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Lair, John, House and Stables (added 1995 - - #95001270)

Jct. of US 25 and Hummel Rd., NE corner , Renfro Valley

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Historic Significance:

Person

Historic Person:

Lair, John

Significant Year:

1945, 1944

Area of Significance:

Entertainment/Recreation

Period of Significance:

1925-1949

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic

Historic Sub-function:

Animal Facility, Single Dwelling

Current Function:

Vacant/Not In Use

More Information:

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Mount Vernon Commercial District (added 1983 - - #83003815)

Main St. from Church to Richmond Sts. , Mount Vernon

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Historic Significance:

Event, Architecture/Engineering

Architect, builder, or engineer:

Mesker,George L., & Co.

Architectural Style:

Romanesque

Area of Significance:

Architecture, Commerce

Period of Significance:

1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Commerce/Trade

Historic Sub-function:

Business, Specialty Store

Current Function:

Commerce/Trade

Current Sub-function:

Business, Specialty Store

More Information:

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