William Soaper Farm

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William Soaper Farm
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Location2323 Zion Rd., Henderson, Kentucky
Coordinates 37°49′57″N87°33′39″W / 37.83250°N 87.56083°W / 37.83250; -87.56083 Coordinates: 37°49′57″N87°33′39″W / 37.83250°N 87.56083°W / 37.83250; -87.56083
Area148.5 acres (60.1 ha)
Builtc.1808, 1834, other
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP reference No. 00001595 [1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 11, 2001

The William Soaper Farm in Henderson, Kentucky was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. [1]

While the entire farm is about 549 acres (222 ha) in size, the listed area is 148.5 acres (60.1 ha). This area includes 13 contributing buildings, a contributing structure, and a contributing site, as well as two non-contributing buildings. [2]

The buildings include:

View of gate to the farm William Soaper Farm.jpg
View of gate to the farm

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Janet L. Johnston (August 1, 2000). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: William Soaper Farm / "Benvenue"; HE-5 and HE-26". National Park Service . Retrieved February 26, 2018. With 37 photos.