McClure–Shelby House

The McClure–Shelby House near Nicholasville, Kentucky was built in c. 1840. It includes elements of Greek Revival architecture and Federal architecture. The 33-acre (13 ha) property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It then included three contributing buildings.[1][2]

McClure-Shelby House
Nearest cityNicholasville, Kentucky
Coordinates37°53′15″N 84°28′49″W
Area33 acres (13 ha)
Builtc.1840
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Federal
NRHP reference No.78001372[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 20, 1978

The house was built for farmer and landowner Andrew McClure. His daughter, Sarah B. McClure, later married Isaac Shelby, a grandson of Isaac Shelby, first governor of the Kentucky.[2]

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