John Mayfield House

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John Mayfield House
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Nearest city Glasgow, Kentucky
Coordinates 36°59′06″N85°58′54″W / 36.98500°N 85.98167°W / 36.98500; -85.98167 (John Mayfield House)
Arealess than one acre
Architectural styleFederal
MPS Barren County MRA
NRHP reference No. 83002536 [1]
Added to NRHPMay 20, 1983

The John Mayfield House is a historic house in Glasgow, Kentucky, United States. It was built in the 1830s for John Mayfield and his family. [2] It was later acquired by W. L. Steffey, and his family inherited the property after his death. [2] It was designed in the Federal architectural style. [2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 20, 1983. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 Jayne C. Henderson (Fall 1981). "Kentucky Historic Resources Inventory: John Mayfield House". National Park Service . Retrieved February 22, 2019. With accompanying five photos from 1981