Felix Grundy Stidger House

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Felix Grundy Stidger House
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A north front & west side view of the Felix Grundy Stidger House, September 2018
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Location1102 Garrard Street
Taylorsville, Kentucky
United States
Coordinates 38°01′47″N85°20′57″W / 38.02972°N 85.34917°W / 38.02972; -85.34917 Coordinates: 38°01′47″N85°20′57″W / 38.02972°N 85.34917°W / 38.02972; -85.34917
Area.4 acres (0.16 ha)
Architectural style Saddlebag architecture
NRHP reference No. 16000014 [1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 12, 2016

The Felix Grundy Stidger House is a historic residence in Taylorsville, Kentucky, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [1]

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Description

The house is a saddlebag-plan log house. It was in very poor condition in September 2018. [2] It is notable for its association with Felix Grundy Stidger (1836-1908), a Union spy during the American Civil War.

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places February 12, 2016. [1]

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References

  1. "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Felix Grundy Stidger House / SPT-27" (PDF). National Park Service . Retrieved May 4, 2018. With photos.

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