The Sun Shines Bright On My Old Kentucky Home Traditional Cache
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The Sun Shines Bright On My Old Kentucky Home
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-- My Old Kentucky Home State Park --
The house that came to symbolize Kentucky’s gracious hospitality and according to legend inspired Stephen Collins Foster to write his immortal song, “My Old Kentucky Home” is one of the most cherished historical sites in the commonwealth. Built between 1795 and 1818, Federal Hill, the home of Judge John Rowan became a part of the Kentucky State Parks System on February 26, 1936
Located near Bardstown in Nelson County Kentucky, the house and estate had been the home of the Rowan family for three generations, spanning a period of 120 years. In 1922 Madge Rowan Frost, the last Rowan family descendent sold her ancestral home and 235-acres to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The purchase of the historic estate came about due to the efforts of the “My Old Kentucky Home Commission.” The Commission met on March 16, 1921 in the office of Governor Edwin Porch Morrow to discuss how to acquire Federal Hill for a state historic shrine. Young E. Allison, Judge Robert W. Bingham, and A.T. Hart of Louisville, along with Mrs. Clement French of Maysville, and Arch Pulliam and Osso Stanley of Bardstown, concluded that the only way to raise sufficient funds to purchase the Federal Hill property had to be from a statewide effort.
This is a easy find, great for the kids. Your looking for a Film Container with log sheet only. Bring your own pen. Watch for all the muggles around. Park in the visitor's parking lot. The staff at the park know what you're doing and welcome's you and your family. Have fun.
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