Locust Grove

Locust Grove is a Georgian mansion in Louisville featuring symmetrical brick architecture, high ceilings, and multiple fireplaces throughout its two levels. The 55-acre property includes a visitor center, museum exhibits, and a gift shop for guests to explore.

The house became the final home of General George Rogers Clark, a key military figure of the frontier era, after his expeditions ended. It gained wider importance when explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark arrived here after their journey to the Pacific Northwest, linking the property to early American exploration.

The estate preserves the stories of the Croghan family and the forty enslaved people who lived and worked here. Visitors encounter these parallel histories displayed throughout the property, shaping how the place is understood today.

The grounds are easy to navigate with ample parking for cars and buses, restrooms, and a welcoming visitor center. Plan extra time to move between the main house and the surrounding grounds without rushing through the exhibits.

The property received visits from sitting Presidents James Monroe and Andrew Jackson, who stayed with General Clark here. These high-ranking visits reveal how central the house was to early American political life and social networks.