Ben Johnson House, Historic residence in Bardstown, Kentucky, United States
The Ben Johnson House features Greek Revival architecture with brick walls in common bond and a portico with paired columns at its west-facing front.
Built in 1851 for William Johnson, a state senator and lieutenant governor, the house was later home to his son Ben Johnson, a congressman.
The property includes four contributing buildings and a structure across three acres, representing residential construction methods of the 1850s Kentucky.
Located at 1003 North 3rd Street in Bardstown, the property contains a brick cottage, Victorian gazebo, and cylindrical smokehouse within its grounds.
Confederate figures John Hunt Morgan and Thomas Hines found shelter at this house in 1863 after their escape from Ohio Penitentiary.
Location: Kentucky
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 37.82840,-85.46050
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:30
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