Payne-Desha House, Federal style residence in Georgetown, United States.
The Payne-Desha House features three basements, ash floors, a winding staircase, and an arch-spanned central hall with detailed woodwork throughout the structure.
Built in 1814 by Robert Payne, a Battle of Thames war hero, the house later became the residence of Joseph Desha, the ninth governor of Kentucky.
The architecture evolved from Federal style to Italianate in the late 1800s, representing the changing design preferences in Kentucky residential construction.
The property stands near Royal Spring Branch in downtown Georgetown, providing visitors access to numerous historical landmarks in the surrounding area.
The house contains three separate basement levels, an uncommon architectural feature for residential structures built in early nineteenth-century Kentucky.
Location: Kentucky
GPS coordinates: 38.21250,-84.56333
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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