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Blankenbecker-Riley Farm

Union, Kentucky • Boone County

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About This Property

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The Blankenbecker-Riley Farm in Union, Kentucky, is a remarkably preserved example of a prosperous 19th-century agricultural complex. It features a substantial Greek Revival farmhouse and numerous outbuildings, including a large barn, smokehouse, and springhouse, all constructed with local materials and expert craftsmanship.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
11.7
Listed Date
12/3/2002
Other Names
Be-396

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Architecture
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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