Whitney / Cobb House, Redhouse Road, Richmond, Kentucky

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Whitney / Cobb House
Address:	Redhouse Road
Neighborhood/s:	Redhouse, Richmond, Kentucky
City/locality- State/province	Richmond, Kentucky
County- State/province:	Madison County, Kentucky
State/province:	Kentucky
Country:	United States
Year built:	ca. 1800-1825
Primary Style:	Federalist
Secondary Style:	Carpenter Gothic
Historic Function:	House/single dwelling or duplex
Historic Function:	Tavern, Stagecoach Stop
Other Historic Function:	Tavern, Stagecoach Stop
Current Function:	House/single dwelling or duplex
Material of Exterior Wall Covering:	Brick

The Whitney/Cobb House is important as an early nineteenth-century dwelling that displays late nineteenth-century detailing which was added during a major renovation. Brackets, beneath deeply projecting cornices, decorate gables and roof eves. The arcaded wrap-around porch is the most distinguishing feature with its complex millwork including segmental arches, scrolled brackets, and pendants. A V-notched log outbuilding located behind the main house provides a distinct contrast. During the Civil War the Whitney/Cobb House served as a tavern and stagecoach shop; and, reputedly, Union General Ulysses S. Grant once lodged overnight in it.

Contents 1 Memories and stories 2 Photo Gallery 3 Related Links 4 Notes

Memories and stories

Photo Gallery

Related Links

Notes