Oak Hill (Calvert City, Kentucky)

Oak Hill, built in 1853, is an historic home located at 26 Aspen Street in Calvert City, Kentucky. It was built by Potilla Calvert, the founder of Calvert City and the man for whom the city was named. It was named a historic Kentucky landmark in August 1973.[2] On December 31, 1974, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.[1]

Oak Hill
Oak Hill (Calvert City, Kentucky) is located in Kentucky
Oak Hill (Calvert City, Kentucky)
Oak Hill (Calvert City, Kentucky) is located in the United States
Oak Hill (Calvert City, Kentucky)
Location26 Aspen St., Calvert City, Kentucky
Coordinates37°1′50″N 88°20′52″W
Area5 acres (2.0 ha)
Built1853, 1949
NRHP reference No.74000894[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 31, 1974

The present appearance of the house was created in 1949 when any Victorian era features were removed or hidden. A two-story four-column portico with a second floor iron balcony and a Georgian style door frame were then added.[3]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "Old Home At Calvert City Listed As Historic Landmark". The Paducah Sun. August 22, 1973. p. 6. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  3. Ouida Jewell (Summer 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Oak Hill". National Park Service. Retrieved January 5, 2018. With two photos from 1974.


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