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Lancaster

Lancaster's register runs heavily to houses, 36 listings of that kind. Greek Revival is the style recorded most often on these buildings. One themed walking tour runs through those listings.

The earliest listing here is Gov. William O. Bradley House, added Nov 5, 1974.

Walking tours of Lancaster →

Map

Coordinates come from the National Park Service National Register spatial data, or from Wikidata where the spatial data has no point. A point marks the record location and does not mean the place is open to visitors. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Listings

Historic districts

1974

First listing

Walking tours

Building typeHouses and mansions in Lancaster14 stops · 1.7 milesThe route links the houses the register carries in Lancaster. Many are private homes and the stops are meant to be seen from the sidewalk.

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Oldest on the register

First listed	Gov. William O. Bradley House · Nov 5, 1974
Oldest construction date	Barlow House · built 1850

Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties. Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on reference number, and are on record for 3 of the 53 listings here. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Building · Garrard County

Ball, Billy, House

BuildingListed 1984

Building · Garrard County

Bryantsville Methodist Church

BuildingListed 1985

Building · Garrard County

Denny Place

BuildingListed 1984

Building · Garrard County

Garrard County Jail

BuildingListed 1984

Historic districts

Lancaster Commercial Historic District1984

Styles that appear most

Greek Revival 8Federal 6Renaissance Revival 2Gothic 1Gothic Revival 1Italianate 1

Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 20 of the 53 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Every listing

Billy Ball House▾LancasterBuilding1984

Address: 209 Richmond St., Lancaster
Listed: Mar 26, 1984
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Edna Reynold's House
Reference: 84001434
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Barlow House▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: Danville Rd., Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture, Agriculture
Significance: Local
Reference: 85001276
Built: 1850
Style: Greek Revival architecture
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Calvin Blakeman House▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: Polly's Bend Rd., Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 85001277
Style: Federal architecture
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Bonta-Owsley House▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: Jct. of Boone's Creek and KY 52, Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 85001278
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Boyle-Robertson-Letcher House▾LancasterBuilding1975

Address: 106 W. Maple St., Lancaster
Listed: Apr 14, 1975
Listed for: Politics and government
Significance: State
Also known as: House of Congressmen; Letcher House
Reference: 75000761
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Gov. William O. Bradley House▾LancasterBuilding1974

Address: Lexington St., Lancaster
Listed: Nov 5, 1974
Listed for: Politics and government, Architecture
Significance: State
Reference: 74000876
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Bryantsville Methodist Church▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: US 27, Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture, Religion
Significance: Local
Reference: 85001279
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Dalton House▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: KY 39, Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 85001282
Style: Federal architecture
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Denny Place▾LancasterBuilding1984

Address: 217 Lexington St., Lancaster
Listed: Mar 26, 1984
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Adam's House
Reference: 84001439
Style: Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Dr. Edwards House▾LancasterBuilding2008

Address: 572 Danville St., Lancaster
Listed: Nov 25, 2008
Listed for: Health and medicine
Significance: Local
Reference: 08000650
Contributing: 3 buildings, 1 structure
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Dunn-Watkins House▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: Danville Rd., Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Watkins Farm
Reference: 85001283
Style: Italianate architecture
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

John Floyd House▾LancasterBuilding1975

Address: NW of Lancaster on Burdett's Knob Rd. off US 27, Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Aug 28, 1975
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: State
Also known as: Holtzclaw House
Reference: 75000762
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Garrard County Jail▾LancasterBuilding1984

Address: Stanford St., Lancaster
Listed: Mar 26, 1984
Listed for: Politics and government, Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 84001442
Built: 1873
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Garrard Mills▾LancasterBuilding1984

Address: 205 E. Buford St., Lancaster
Listed: Mar 26, 1984
Listed for: Industry, Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 84001447
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Gulley Farm▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: US 27, Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Gulley-Williams Farm
Reference: 85001284
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Hamilton House▾LancasterBuilding1984

Address: 107 Maple Ave., Lancaster
Listed: Mar 26, 1984
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 84001449
Style: Greek Revival architecture
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Roscoe Hamilton House▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: Buena Vista Rd., Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Hamilton Homeplace
Reference: 85001285
Style: Greek Revival architecture
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

J. C. Hemphill House▾LancasterBuilding1984

Address: 211 Lexington St., Lancaster
Listed: Mar 26, 1984
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Ramsey House
Reference: 84001451
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Dr. Oliver Perry Hill House▾LancasterBuilding1984

Address: 106 Hill Court, Lancaster
Listed: Mar 26, 1984
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Haselden Home
Reference: 84001455
Style: Greek Revival architecture
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Hoffman House▾LancasterBuilding1983

Address: U.S. 27, Lancaster
Listed: Jun 23, 1983
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: State
Reference: 83002809
Built: 1850
Style: Federal architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Contributing: 2 buildings
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Jennings-Salter House▾LancasterBuilding1980

Address: 208 Danville St., Lancaster
Listed: Feb 21, 1980
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Michael Salter House
Reference: 80001531
Style: Federal architecture
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Lancaster Cemetery▾LancasterSite1984

Address: Campbell, Crab Orchard, and Richmond Sts., Lancaster
Listed: Mar 26, 1984
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 84001458
Contributing: 2 buildings, 1 structure
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Lancaster Commercial Historic District▾LancasterHistoric district1984

Address: Danville, Lexington, Richmond, and Stanford Sts., Lancaster
Listed: Mar 26, 1984
Listed for: Commerce, Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 84001461
Contributing: 49 buildings
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Lane Farm▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: Polly's Bend Rd., Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Blakeman Farm
Reference: 85001286
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Judge V. A. Lear House▾LancasterBuilding1984

Address: 222 Lexington St., Lancaster
Listed: Mar 26, 1984
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 84001464
Style: Greek Revival architecture
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Male Academy▾LancasterBuilding1984

Address: 108 S. Campbell St., Lancaster
Listed: Mar 26, 1984
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Academy Inn
Reference: 84001467
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Sue Shelby Mason House▾LancasterBuilding1984

Address: 213 Lexington St., Lancaster
Listed: Mar 26, 1984
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 84001470
Style: Second Empire architecture in the United States and Canada
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Isaac Metcalf House▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: Broadus Branch Rd., Lancaster
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Metcalf Log House
Reference: 85001287
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗

Methodist Episcopal Church▾LancasterBuilding1984

Address: Stanford St., Lancaster
Listed: Jul 2, 1984
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Lancaster United Methodist Church
Reference: 84001473
Style: Gothic architecture
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Mt. Olivet Methodist Church▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: Off KY 152, Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture, Religion
Significance: Local
Reference: 85001289
Style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Carry A. Nation House▾LancasterBuilding1977

Address: W of Lancaster on Fisher Ford Rd., Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Dec 16, 1977
Listed for: Social history
Significance: National
Reference: 77000620
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Gov. William Owsley House▾LancasterBuilding1975

Address: 0.5 mi. S of Lancaster on U.S. 27, Lancaster vicinity
Listed: May 6, 1975
Listed for: Politics and government
Significance: State
Also known as: Pleasant Retreat
Reference: 75000763
Style: Federal architecture
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Parke-Moore House▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: US 27, Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Moore-Graham Farm
Reference: 85001291
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

William Parks House▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: Locust Lane, Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Nalyor Place
Reference: 85001292
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Peacock House▾LancasterBuilding1984

Address: 215 Buford St., Lancaster
Listed: Mar 26, 1984
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Hood Property
Reference: 84001481
Style: Greek Revival architecture
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Peacock-Miller House▾LancasterBuilding1984

Address: 212 Danville St., Lancaster
Listed: Mar 26, 1984
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Harold Simpson House
Reference: 84001482
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Perkins-Daniel House▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: Gilbert's Creek, Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Daniel Place
Reference: 85001293
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Lucien Perkins Farm▾LancasterBuilding1989

Address: Crab Orchard Rd. 4.3 mi. S of Lancaster, Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Sep 28, 1989
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Perkins' Property
Reference: 85003767
Contributing: 2 buildings
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Petrie House▾LancasterBuilding1984

Address: 404 Danville St., Lancaster
Listed: Mar 26, 1984
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 84001484
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Rankin Place▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: Old Danville Rd., Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Rankin-Mason Home
Reference: 85001294
Contributing: 4 buildings
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

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Ray House▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: Jess Ray Rd., Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 85001295
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Tom Salter House▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: KY 39, Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Commerce, Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Colonial Acres
Reference: 85001296
Style: Greek Revival architecture
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Sebastian Log House▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: Nina Ridge, Lancaster
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Prewitt, C.C., Home
Reference: 85001297
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗

Sharp House▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: Fisher Ford Rd., Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 85001298
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Stapp Homeplace▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: KY 39, Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Stapp Place
Reference: 85001301
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Paris Teater House▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: KY 39, Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Teater-Giles-Sanders Place
Reference: 85001303
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Kings Thomas III House▾LancasterBuilding1983

Address: Off KY 39, Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 23, 1983
Listed for: Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance: State
Also known as: Geo. Brown place
Reference: 83002782
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Smith Thompson Log House▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: Wolf Trail Rt. 563, Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Moberly House
Reference: 85001304
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Walden Place▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: Sugar Creek, Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Commerce, Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 85001305
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Walker House▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: SR 1295, Lancaster
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Commerce, Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Walker-Jones House
Reference: 85001306
Style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Wearren Place▾LancasterBuilding1984

Address: Stanford St., Lancaster
Listed: Mar 26, 1984
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 84001490
Style: Gothic Revival
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Wherritt House▾LancasterBuilding1984

Address: 210 Lexington St., Lancaster
Listed: Mar 26, 1984
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Lancaster Family Health Center
Reference: 84001494
Style: Federal architecture
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Paul Wilson Place▾LancasterBuilding1985

Address: Off Polly's Bend Rd., Lancaster vicinity
Listed: Jun 17, 1985
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Hamilton Farm
Reference: 85001307
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Every listing here also appears on the county pages for Garrard County and Lincoln County.

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