Governor William Owsley House
Governor William Owsley House, Federal-style historic house in Lancaster, Kentucky, United States
The three-story residence features Federal architecture elements with symmetrical proportions and refined details throughout its brick and stone construction.
Governor William Owsley constructed this mansion in 1804 while serving as a young lawyer before his tenure as the 16th Governor of Kentucky.
The dining room contains French hand-painted wallpaper depicting a stag hunt scene, reflecting early 19th-century decorative preferences.
The mansion spans across 4 acres of land and operates as a museum where visitors can view portraits of the Owsley family.
The Garrard County Historical Society acquired and restored the property in 1994, transforming it into a museum by June 1997.
Location: Kentucky
Architectural style: Federal architecture
GPS coordinates: 37.60878,-84.58011
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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