Uncommon History of My Old Kentucky Home
Uncommon History of My Old Kentucky Home

Uncommon History of My Old Kentucky Home

September 04, 2022 7:41pm
37:22
Season 3
Episode 6

Book https://amzn.to/3opd9EhConnect with and Follow us: https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistoryAudible is an Amazon company that sells and produces spoken audio content.Click here to get your free trial https://amzn.to/3vQZSIQHelp support our podcast by purchasing a T-shirt …https://uncommon-history-of-the-south.creator-spring.com/Uncommon History of My Old Kentucky HomeThe most well-known and adored historic property in Kentucky is the farm that inspired the vision in Stephen Collins Foster's famous song, "My Old Kentucky Home, Good-Night!" The three-story home, constructed between 1812 and 1818 and initially given the name "Federal Hill" by Judge John Rowan, became Kentucky's first historic shrine on July 4th, 1923. The Rowan family had lived in the mansion and farm in Nelson County, close to Bardstown, for three generations spanning 120 years. The final member of the Rowan family, Madge Rowan Frost, sold the 235 acres and family home to the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1922.Support this podcast: https://linktr.ee/shelbygreenmediaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/uncommon-history/exclusive-content

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Duration:37:22
Published:September 04, 2022 7:41pm
File Size:34.2 MB
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Book https://amzn.to/3opd9EhConnect with and Follow us: https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistoryAudible is an Amazon company that sells and produces spoken audio content.Click here to get your free trial https://amzn.to/3vQZSIQHelp support our podcast by purchasing a T-shirt …https://uncommon-history-of-the-south.creator-spring.com/Uncommon History of My Old Kentucky HomeThe most well-known and adored historic property in Kentucky is the farm that inspired the vision in Stephen Collins Foster's famous ...

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