Near Nicholasville in Jessamine County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Chaumiere des Prairies
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021
1. Chaumiere des Prairies Marker
Estate of Colonel David Meade III, who lived here from 1796 to 1832, and who spent three fortunes on its development. The house was originally a cluster of small buildings, connected by stone and brick arcades, surrounded by a 100-acre park and garden.
Erected 2009 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 158.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
Location. 37° 56.553′ N, 84° 35.052′ W. Marker is near Nicholasville, Kentucky, in Jessamine County. Marker is on Catnip Hill Road (Kentucky Route 1375) 0.2 miles east of Rhineheimer Lane, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1439 Catnip Hill Road, Nicholasville KY 40356, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Keene Springs Hotel (approx. 3 miles away); South Elkhorn Christian Church (approx. 3.7 miles away); Cedar Hall - Helm Place (approx. 4 miles away); Jessamine County Hemp / Hemp in Kentucky (approx. 4.3 miles away); Jessamine County Revolutionary War Memorial
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Also see . . . Chaumiere du Prairie timeline. Venue website entry (Submitted on April 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021
2. Chaumiere des Prairies Marker
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3. Chaumiere des Prairies
National Register of Historic Places Digital Archive on NPGallery website entry
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021
4. Chaumiere des Prairies Marker
A closer look at the house.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 398 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on April 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
