FARMINGTON HISTORIC HOME
LOUISVILLE, KY
Farmington Historic Home is a historic house museum located in Louisville, Kentucky. It was originally built in 1816 by John and Lucy Speed and is one of the oldest surviving homes in Louisville. The home was originally constructed in a Federal style but was modified over the years to reflect the changing tastes of the Speed family. The home was purchased by the Speed family in 1858 and was owned until the death of their youngest daughter in 1961. The home was then purchased by the city of Louisville and has since been restored to its original grandeur.
The home is furnished in its original period pieces, and visitors can explore the home and its grounds while learning more about Louisville’s history. The home’s first floor consists of four main rooms: the entrance hall, formal parlor, dining room, and kitchen. The second floor contains four bedrooms and a nursery, as well as a bathroom and a balcony. The grounds of the home include a garden, gazebo, and carriage house.
Farmington Historic Home is a popular destination for visitors interested in exploring Louisville’s history. The home is open to the public and offers guided tours, special events, and educational programs throughout the year. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated Louisville Landmark.
FARMINGTON HISTORIC HOME is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LOUISVILLE KY. US MID #8402100073
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). 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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- telephone: 5024529920
FARMINGTON HISTORIC HOME
3033 BARDSTOWN ROAD
LOUISVILLE
KY
40205
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FARMINGTON HISTORIC HOME Information
MID # | 8402100073 |
Name | FARMINGTON HISTORIC HOME |
Alternate Name | FARMINGTON HISTORIC HOME |
Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 38.213459, -85.672874 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 21 FIPS County Code: 111 US Census Tract: 009700 US Census Block: 2034 |