Jane's Saddlebag, Historic saddlebag house in Union, United States
Jane's Saddlebag is a historic farm complex along the Ohio River featuring a restored double-door farmhouse, a stone smokehouse, and a full-scale flatboat reproduction from the 1700s. The buildings display construction styles typical of substantial farms in this region.
The main building follows the traditional two-pen house design that was common on large Kentucky farms during the 1800s. Early 2000s restoration work returned the structure to its original condition.
The property shows how families shaped their lives here through the original stone smokehouse used for preserving meat. The buildings tell the story of the crafts and skills people applied in their daily work.
The site has paved parking and restrooms accessible to visitors with mobility needs. Visitors can explore the grounds throughout the year and should prepare for varying weather conditions.
The property includes a full-scale reproduction of a settler-era flatboat that demonstrates how people and goods traveled the Ohio River. This reconstruction helps visitors understand how crucial the river was as a trade route.
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