William Forst House, Federal style historic house in Russellville, Kentucky, United States.
The William Forst House features a two-story brick construction with ten interior rooms, including a spacious second-floor ballroom measuring sixty by twenty feet.
Built in 1820, this house gained national importance as the location where 116 delegates established the Confederate government of Kentucky in November 1861.
William Forst, an English immigrant and skilled cabinetmaker, constructed this residence to demonstrate his expertise in architectural millwork and detailed mantels.
The property, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973, underwent modifications in 1964 to accommodate modern residential requirements.
The original construction excluded windows on the building sides due to concerns about Native American attacks during the early settlement period.
Location: Kentucky
GPS coordinates: 36.84500,-86.88917
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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