Blackacre Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead

The 271-acre preserve contains woodlands, meadows, wetlands, and multiple historic buildings featuring Greek Revival architecture and traditional farming structures.

The Tyler family settled this land in 1780, and their 1844 farmhouse stands among original structures including a barn from 1790 and a stone springhouse.

The Environmental Education Council of Kentucky manages educational programs that teach students about natural ecosystems, farming practices, and local history.

Visitors can access the trails from sunrise to sunset, explore the community garden with 400 plots, and observe farm animals including horses and goats.

The property contains one of Kentucky's oldest White Oak trees, dating from 1696, and maintains one of the last double-crib Appalachian-style barns in America.

Location: Jefferson County

Inception: 1979

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 38.19700,-85.53500

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:14