Bullock-Clifton House

The Bullock-Clifton House is a two-and-a-half-story wood-frame residence on Rosedale Avenue in Louisville with an octagonal tower and distinctive cupola crowning its roofline. The structure represents one of the earliest residential buildings in this part of Kentucky, constructed using traditional Federal-style design principles.

William Bullock built this residence in 1834 as the main house for a truck farming operation covering 30 acres. The construction of the Bardstown Turnpike through the area later transformed the surrounding landscape and the property's purpose.

William Bullock contributed to Kentucky's educational system by establishing public schools and securing funding for the Kentucky School for the Blind in 1841.

The house sits in a residential neighborhood where you can see it clearly from the street and walk around the property. Both the Federal-style and Italianate facades are visible from different angles along the surrounding streets.

Modifications in 1873 added an Italianate facade facing the Bardstown Turnpike while the northern side kept its original Federal-style appearance. This split personality reveals how the house adapted to changing surroundings as the neighborhood developed.

Location: Kentucky

GPS coordinates: 38.22417,-85.70389

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:25