Place

Historic Locust Grove

A 2-story red brick colonial house with white shutters amid a grassy lawn
The main house

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Quick Facts
Location:
561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207
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This c.1792 Georgian mansion tells the story of its builders, William and Lucy Clark Croghan, and the story of American beginnings. William and Lucy Clark Croghan, along with Lucy’s brother, General George Rogers Clark, welcomed a generation of American luminaries to their home to rest, dialogue, campaign, and duel. Presidents James Monroe and Andrew Jackson, John James Audubon, Cassius Marcellus Clay, and Lewis and Clark—among others—all passed through Locust Grove. Now a National Historic Landmark, Locust Grove is a unique example of early Kentucky architecture, craftsmanship, and history.
 

Visitor info:

Begin at the Visitor Center, where exhibits and tours of the grounds are offered. For more information, call (502) 897-9845 or visit the website: https://locustgrove.org/

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

Last updated: September 9, 2026