Pleasant Retreat - Lancaster KY
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 36.550 W 084° 34.800
16S E 713608 N 4165206
Pleasant Retreat-Home of William Owsley and his son-in-law Simeon Anderson. Built about 1815. Owsley, 1782-1862, State House of Representatives and Senate; Court of Appeals; Kentucky Secretary of State and Governor of Kentucky 1844-48.
Waymark Code: WM172B6
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/24/2022
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TEXT FROM THE HISTORICAL MARKER
Pleasant Retreat-Home of William Owsley and his son-in-law Simeon Anderson. Built about 1815. Owsley, 1782-1862, State House of Representatives and Senate; Court of Appeals; Kentucky Secretary of State and Governor of Kentucky 1844-48. Owsley County named for him. Anderson, born 1802; State House of Representatives; in 1839, U.S. Congress. Died 1840, in office.
Location: Marker is on Stanford Street (U.S. 27) north of Industry Road (Route 39), Lancaster KY 40444
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
This historical mansion was beautifully restored in the 1990’s by the Lancaster Historical Society. The venue is perfect for private parties of all sizes. You can rent a room or the entire estate. Throughout the year, we host Holiday Dinners, Murder Mystery Dinners, and Traditional Teas.
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
Admission Prices: Not listed
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