The post explores the lineage of Benjamin Lawrence and his descendants, particularly focusing on Elias Dorsey Sr. and his successful Eden Farm in Kentucky. It details the family’s history, connections to other historical figures, and the evolution of their property. The narrative culminates in a visit to Andrew Hoke’s home and cemetery, reflecting on the intertwining of family and history.
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Benjamin Lawrence and the Legacy of Louisville’s Historic Sites
This story begins with a photograph of an old painting that led to three cemeteries, the remains of an old chapel, and three historic homes. While we all know history is the stories of people, places, and events that intertwine, I was completely surprised by this entangled story. I typically run out of places thatContinue reading “Benjamin Lawrence and the Legacy of Louisville’s Historic Sites”
History of Adsmore House: From John Higgins to a Living Museum
Adsmore House, a historic home in Princeton, Kentucky, was built in 1857 by merchant John Higgins. Over the years, it changed owners, with notable improvements made by the Smith-Garret family. Now a living history museum, the home highlights the family’s long history and is filled with period artifacts.
Visiting Blackacre: Nature and History Combined
The Presley Tyler Home, now Blackacre State Nature Preserve, is located in Jefferson County, KY. Established by Edward Tyler, the site became significant in the 1700s with the settlement’s development. The home features unique architecture and offers visitors insights into 19th-century life through tours and nature experiences.
Visiting the Restored Cabin of Governor Ruby Laffoon
On our most recent trip to Western Kentucky, my daughter and I aimed to identify historic sites within five counties. In Hopkins County, we visited the log cabin of Governor Ruby Laffoon. Come with me as I cover Laffoon’s political career and governorship during the Great Depression.
Bard Distillery: Reviving History in Graham, Kentucky
Bard Distillery has transformed Graham High School in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, into a bourbon distillery rooted in local history – from W.G. Duncan to the Bard Family – there has been a continued commitment to community and a new commitment to historic preservation.