List_of_buildings_constructed_by_Thomas_Metcalfe

List of buildings constructed by Thomas Metcalfe

List of buildings constructed by Thomas Metcalfe

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The following lists the buildings constructed by Thomas Metcalfe, governor of Kentucky, including many that survive are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.[1][2] Thomas Metcalfe (1780–1855) (sometimes spelled "Metcalf") was one of the most prominent stonemasons and building contractors during the settlement period of Kentucky. Among his notable constructions are the Old Courthouse in Greensburg, Kentucky, which is the oldest courthouse west of the Allegheny Mountains, and the first Kentucky Governor's Mansion.

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Thomas Metcalfe

Metcalfe later entered politics, representing the Kentucky in both houses of the United States Congress. He was also elected the state's tenth governor, inhabiting the executive mansion he helped build. Throughout his political career, he retained the nickname "Stonehammer" Metcalfe, an allusion to his earlier trade of which he remained very proud.

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In addition to the structures above, some structures locally attributed to Metcalfe may have been works of his half-brother, John Metcalf III.

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  1. [1]
    "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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    Carolyn Murray Wooley (February 1983). "Early Stone Buildings of Central Kentucky TR". National Park Service.
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    Carolyn Murray-Wooley (1982). "Kentucky Historic Resources Inventory: Joel Fraizer House". National Park Service. and Accompanying five exterior photos from 1982
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    C.M. Wooley (1982). "Kentucky Historic Resources Inventory: Ephram Harrod House". National Park Service. and accompanying photos
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    Mrs. Wade H. Whitley (February 25, 1974). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: McKee-Vimont Row Houses / Althorpe; Old Bank Building; Vimont House". National Park Service. Retrieved August 25, 2022. With accompanying 16 photos.
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    Carolyn Murray-Wooley (May 1984). "Kentucky Historic Resources Inventory: Thomas Metcalf House". National Park Service. and Accompanying five photos from 1984
  7. [7]
    Charles E. Parrish (April 20, 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Old Governor's Mansion". and Accompanying four photos from 1969-1970
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