Washington Historic District
Washington Historic District, Historic district in Washington, Kentucky.
The Washington Historic District is a collection of older buildings in Washington, Kentucky, representing different architectural styles from the state's early period. The structures date mainly from the 19th century and include residences, commercial buildings, and public structures arranged throughout the town.
The area was an important trading center in Kentucky's early years and grew rapidly during the 18th and 19th centuries. Many homes and shops were built during this prosperous period and continue to define the character of the town today.
The buildings show how early settlers designed their homes and businesses, reflecting the craftsmanship and construction methods of their time. Walking through the district reveals how these structures shaped daily life and community patterns in early Kentucky.
You can visit the area year-round and explore the buildings at your own pace on foot. Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended since you will be walking between the historical structures throughout your visit.
This location was once one of the region's most important river trade ports before commerce shifted to other towns. That former role as a trading hub is still visible in how the buildings are arranged and what types of structures survive today.
Location: Kentucky
GPS coordinates: 38.61389,-83.80778
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40
John Brett Richeson House
4.9 km
John Rankin House
15.6 km
Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge
5.8 km
Phillips' Folly
5.1 km
William H. Harsha Bridge
8.2 km
John P. Parker House
15.6 km
Russell Theatre
5.2 km
Washington Opera House
5.2 km
Cabin Creek Covered Bridge
16.2 km
Lee's Creek Covered Bridge
16.3 km
Lee House
5.3 km
North Pole Road Covered Bridge
15.4 km
Bracken Baptist Church
14.1 km
Newdigate-Reed House
4.4 km
Cox-Hord House
5.3 km
Pogue House
5.9 km
Pisgah Christian Church
19.8 km
Aberdeen Mound
7.1 km
Point Au View
4.7 km
Old Library Building
5.2 km
Eagle Creek Covered Bridge
19.1 km
Armstrong Row
5.2 km
Poague House
10.1 km
May's Lick Negro School
11 km
Henry Perviance Peers House
5.1 km
Ben Moran House
6.7 km
Limestone Historical Marker
5.2 km
Ripley
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