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Split Rail Fence – Historic Camp Nelson, Kentucky

April 19, 2023 0 Comments

Split Rail Fence - Historic Camp Nelson, Kentucky

A  traditional split rail fence at Camp Nelson National Monument, which was originally named Camp Nelson War Heritage Park.  Camp Nelson was established in 1863 as a supply depot, and recruitment point for the Union Army during the Civil War, particularly related to Union activities against the Confederacy in Eastern Tennessee. The fort also played a part in other events during the war, including supplying Ulysses S. Grant’s march on Atlanta with horses and other necessities.

The camp is named after Major General William “Bull” Nelson.

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Old Louisville Victorian Home – Belgravia Court – Kentucky

April 19, 2023 0 Comments

Old Louisville Victorian Home - Belgravia Court - Kentucky

Old Louisville is a historic district and neighborhood in central Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is the third largest such district in the United States. The district features Victorian architecture including homes in the Romanesque, Queen Anne and Italiante architectural styles. The neighborhood boast the largest concentration of residential stained glass windows in the United States.

The St. James–Belgravia Historic District, is among the most visited areas in Old Louisville, but beautiful homes can be seen in other locations. Walking is the best way to explore the area, so find a good parking spot and enjoy the beautiful tree-lined streets and historic architecture.

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Locust Grove Mansion 2 – Louisville – Kentucky

April 19, 2023 0 Comments

Locust Grove Mansion - Louisville, Kentucky

Historic Locust Grove Mansion in early spring outside of Louisville, Kentucky. Locust Grove was an 18th century farm founded by William Croghan and his wife Lucy Clark Croghan in 1790. Lucy Clark was the sister of George Rogers Clark a military officer and explorer who played an important part in the early history of Kentucky and Louisville. She is also the sister of William Clark, the famous explorer from the Lewis and Clark Expedition to America’s Pacific Northwest. The farm is notable as the place George Rogers Clark spent his final years, and for being adjacent to the property where Zachery Taylor, America’s 12th president grew up.

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