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Locust Grove Park Sign – Louisville, Kentucky

Locust Grove Park Sign - Louisville, Kentucky

Locust Grove in Louisville, Kentucky, is a historic estate and museum that offers a glimpse into the lives of early 19th-century Americans. Built in 1792, the Georgian-style mansion was the home of William and Lucy Clark Croghan and is famously associated with Lucy’s brother, General George Rogers Clark, a Revolutionary War hero. The estate spans 55 acres and includes restored outbuildings, gardens, and walking trails.

Locust Grove hosts a variety of educational programs, guided tours, and special events, including historical reenactments and artisan fairs, which bring the past to life for visitors. Designated as a National Historic Landmark, it serves as a cultural and historical treasure, celebrating the area’s rich heritage. It is also a popular venue for weddings, community gatherings, and other events, blending history with community engagement.

Locust Grove Mansion 2 – Louisville – Kentucky

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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Corn Crib – Locust Grove Estate – Louisville – Kentucky

Corn Crib - Locust Grove Estate - Louisville - Kentucky

A corn crib at the historic Locust Grove estate 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