Carneal House ca. 1815
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N 39° 05.432 W 084° 30.293
16S E 715794 N 4329787
Home of one of Covington's founders.
Waymark Code: WMB1ZA
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2011
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"Built by Thomas Carneal, a founder of Covington, on land purchased in 1814 from Thomas Kennedy. First brick house in the city. Georgian in concept, style reveals the influence of the great Italian architect Andrea Palladio. In 1825 Lafayette visited as a guest of owner William W. Southgate. Other famous visitors were Henry Clay, Daniel Webster and Andrew Jackson."
Marker Name: Carneal House ca. 1815
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number (for official markers): 1429
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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