Dunbar in Fayette County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kentuck Knob
I. N. and Bernardine Hagan House
"Kentuck Knob"
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses National significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
Constructed of native stone, tidewater cypress, and copper, this house is an excellent example of the work of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright
2000
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.
Location. 39° 52.101′ N, 79° 31.284′ W. Marker is in Dunbar, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. Marker can be reached from Kentuck Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 723 Kentuck Road, Dunbar PA 15431, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. K6 Telephone Kiosk 1935 (approx. ¼ mile away); Finial from One, Poultry, London EC4, 1870 (approx. ¼ mile away); A "Most Enchanting" Resort (approx. 1.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away); Ohiopyle (approx. 1½ miles away); Railroading (approx. 1½ miles away); a different marker also named Ohiopyle (approx. 1.6 miles away); a different marker also named Ohiopyle (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dunbar.
More about this marker. There is an entrance fee to visit the house and grounds. This is an example of Frank Lloyd Wright's Unisonian concept for a compact house with a base cost of $5,500. The Hagan's then had the base plans revised to meet their personal preferences. The completed house ended up costing $90,000 after all the alterations were made.
Also see . . . Kentuck Knob website. (Submitted on December 26, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 503 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 26, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.