Samuel May House, Federal architecture residence in Prestonsburg, Kentucky.
The Samuel May House features symmetrical design with four-brick-deep walls, decorative Flemish bond brickwork, and six rooms across two stories at 690 North Lake Drive.
Built in 1817 by Samuel May, a Kentucky state representative and senator, the house required enslaved individuals to produce bricks and gather freshwater clams for lime cement.
The residence served multiple purposes within the community, functioning as both a gathering hall and potential refuge while representing early 19th-century architectural methods.
The Samuel May House operates as a Living History Museum following restoration efforts funded by a $400,000 grant from Kentucky Heritage Council and Transportation Cabinet.
The interior construction displays unusual architectural choices, including walls four bricks deep throughout the structure, creating substantial window sills and door frames.
Location: Kentucky
Architectural style: Federal architecture
GPS coordinates: 37.68139,-82.78056
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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