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Kavanaugh Academy

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky • Anderson County

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About This Property

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The Kavanaugh Academy in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, is a former educational institution constructed of brick in the Italianate style. It features a prominent central tower and elaborate decorative detailing, characteristic of 19th-century academic architecture. The building now serves a different purpose, but retains its imposing historical presence.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
2
Listed Date
9/19/1973
Other Names
Kavanaugh High School

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Military; Education; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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