Clark Mansion (Winchester, Kentucky)

Clark Mansion also known as Holly Rood or the Gov. James A. Clark Mansion, is one of the most historic homes in Clark County, Kentucky.

Gov. James A. Clark Mansion
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Governor James Clark House
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Location	Winchester, Kentucky
Coordinates	37°59′20″N 84°11′16″W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1813-1814
Architect	Unknown
Architectural style	Georgian, Federal
NRHP reference No.	74000859[1]
Added to NRHP	June 13, 1974

Construction began in 1813 for James Clark who was 13th governor of Kentucky and was finished in 1814. It was built specifically for James and his wife, who named it after her father. Clark Mansion is historically significant for its Federal architecture. It is a single building on less than 1-acre (4,000 m2) of land. It is a two-story brick painted red house with a wide front porch and Ionic columns. It also has a wide entrance and the 2nd story has a Palladian window.[2]

Clark Mansion sits away from the road and has a huge front yard. It is located close to Hannah McClure Elementary, Library and College Park. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. As it is owned by the local government, people can tour the house and view its antique furniture. It is often used for formal events including weddings.

Clark was buried in a private burial ground in the old Clark home at Winchester, Clark County, Kentucky. A Monument was built in the place where he was buried.

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
2. John D. Walden (March 30, 1974). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Gov. James A. Clark Mansion / Holly Rood". National Park Service. Retrieved January 9, 2018. With photo from 1974.