FARNSLEY-MOREMEN HOUSE

LOUISVILLE, KY

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The Farnsley-Moremen House is a historic home located in Louisville, Kentucky. It was built in 1837 by Thomas and Rebecca Farnsley, and is a two-story, Federal-style brick dwelling. The house is now a National Historic Landmark and is considered to be one of the best-preserved examples of early 19th-century rural architecture in the United States.

The house is made of brick, with a gabled roof and two-over-two double-hung windows. The interior features original woodwork, including a staircase with a decorative balustrade and an original kitchen with a large open fireplace.

The house is surrounded by a historic landscape that includes the Farnsley family cemetery, a 19th-century barn, stonework, and a variety of native Kentucky trees, flowers, and shrubs. The house is owned and operated by the Farnsley-Moremen House and Living History Center, which offers guided tours and educational programs to visitors.

The Farnsley-Moremen House is an important part of Louisville's cultural heritage and serves as a reminder of the pioneering spirit of early settlers in Kentucky. It is open to the public and is a popular destination for school field trips, family outings, and historical tours.

FARNSLEY-MOREMEN HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LOUISVILLE KY. US MID #8402100068

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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FARNSLEY-MOREMEN HOUSE
10908 LOWER RIVER RD
LOUISVILLE
KY
40272

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FARNSLEY-MOREMEN HOUSE Information

MID # 8402100068
Name FARNSLEY-MOREMEN HOUSE
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.094991, -85.893575
CODES FIPS State Code: 21
FIPS County Code: 111
US Census Tract: 012103
US Census Block: 1009