Locust Grove
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561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY 40207
561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY 40207
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EmailLocust Grove is a National Historic Landmark on 55 acres of the original 694 acre farm established by William and Lucy Clark Croghan in 1790. William Croghan was the brother-in-law and surveying partner of George Rogers Clark, founder of Louisville and Revolutionary War hero. George Rogers Clark spent the last nine years of his life at Locust Grove, from 1809 until his death in 1818. Locust Grove was also home to numerous enslaved African-Americans who lived and worked on the farm.
It hosted three U.S. Presidents, and was a stopping point for famed explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Locust Grove tells the story of George Rogers Clark, early Kentucky history, western expansion and everyday life on the frontier.
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"Where Louisville history begins"
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- Regular Hours
Mon - Sat: Sun: - Services/Products
- Locust Grove offers tours to individuals, scheduled groups and field trips, as well as a meeting room and rental facilities for evening parties and weddings. Plan to attend our many special events scheduled throughout the year.
- Payment method
- master card, discover, visa
- Location
- Between River Road and Brownsboro Road, 7 miles northeast of downtown.
- Neighborhood
- East Louisville
- Amenities
- 9 historically researched outbuildings and a representation of the Croghan's family cemetery Modern Visitor Center with Museum Store, museum exhibits, and restrooms 55 Acres of gardens, fields, and woodlands to explore Short introductory film
- Accreditation
AAA
- Associations
- Accredited by American Alliance of MuseumsNational Register of Historic PlacesNational Trust for Historic Preservation The Kentucky Museum and Heritage Alliance Louisville Independent Business AllianceMuseum Store Association
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- Categories
- Historical Places, Museums, Parks, Places Of Interest, Wedding Reception Locations & Services
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