List of buildings constructed by Thomas Metcalfe

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Thomas Metcalfe

The following lists the buildings constructed by Thomas Metcalfe, governor of Kentucky, including many that survive are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.[1][2] Thomas Metcalfe (1780–1855) (sometimes spelled "Metcalf") was one of the most prominent stonemasons and building contractors during the settlement period of Kentucky. Among his notable constructions are the Old Courthouse in Greensburg, Kentucky, which is the oldest courthouse west of the Allegheny Mountains, and the first Kentucky Governor's Mansion.

Metcalfe later entered politics, representing the Kentucky in both houses of the United States Congress. He was also elected the state's tenth governor, inhabiting the executive mansion he helped build. Throughout his political career, he retained the nickname "Stonehammer" Metcalfe, an allusion to his earlier trade of which he remained very proud.

Name Image Built and other dates Address Notes
Joel Fraizer House 1810 built
 Off KY 982 in Cynthiana, Kentucky A three-bay stone building, one-and-a-half stories tall, located on the bank of the Licking River.[3]
Off U.S. 460 in North Middletown, Kentucky "Unsurpassed in Ky. for the historic and architectural value because of the workmanship and original condition"[4]
1800 built US 62, Georgetown, Kentucky
1809 built Main Street in Millersburg, Kentucky
Thomas Metcalf House Thomas Metcalf House near Mount Olivet.jpg c. 1810 built Off US 62 in Mount Olivet, Kentucky Constructed by Metcalfe for his family after his marriage in 1806[5]
1795 built W of Spears in Spears, Kentucky
Old Governor's Mansion Old Kentucky Governor's Mansion.jpg 1797 built 420 High Street in Frankfort, Kentucky Kentucky's first governor's mansion; Metcalfe lived here during his gubernatorial term from 1828 to 1832[6]
Poague House Parker Lane in Mays Lick, Kentucky
Erasmus Riggs House 1820 built Off KY 13 in Carlisle, Kentucky
1810 built SR 1876 in Shawhan, Kentucky
West Union Presbyterian Church West Union Presbyterian Church.JPG 1810 built 108 South 2nd Street in West Union, Ohio Metcalfe helped build its walls.
Off KY 32/36 in Millersburg, Kentucky
Old Courthouse A two-story limestone building with two chimneys and a United States flag flying in front 1804 built Oldest courthouse west of the Allegheny Mountains
Forest Retreat 1795 built Metcalfe's estate, where he lived in later life

In addition to the structures above, some structures locally attributed to Metcalfe may have been works of his half-brother, .

References[]

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Carolyn Murray Wooley (February 1983). "Early Stone Buildings of Central Kentucky TR". National Park Service.
  3. ^ Carolyn Murray-Wooley (1982). "Kentucky Historic Resources Inventory: Joel Fraizer House". National Park Service. and Accompanying five exterior photos from 1982
  4. ^ C.M. Wooley (1982). "Kentucky Historic Resources Inventory: Ephram Harrod House". National Park Service. and accompanying photos
  5. ^ Carolyn Murray-Wooley (May 1984). "Kentucky Historic Resources Inventory: Thomas Metcalf House". National Park Service. and Accompanying five photos from 1984
  6. ^ Charles E. Parrish (April 20, 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Old Governor's Mansion". and Accompanying four photos from 1969-1970
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