2732 Crab Orchard Road, Lancaster, KY 40444

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Thomas Salter House Own a piece of Kentucky history, the Thomas Salter House (1838). Greek Revival style home with massive pedimented portico, twin columns with original wrought iron ornamentation, 8 solid limestone steps, and iron and brass balcony. Front brick portion (1838) includes four 20' x 20' rooms with 11' ceilings, each with a fireplace. Three front rooms have rare, paired closets. Raised plaster medallion in the parlor. Center halls feature curved staircase with walnut banister and oak treads. Wide plank poplar floors throughout. Limestone foundation encloses twin cellars connected by narrow passage. Original two-room log cabin (early 1800s) remains integral part of structure. Two sections joined (1910) by enclosing dog-trot porches (12' x 36') and adding two rooms and two large, covered porches in back. Home has 5 chimneys with 6 fireplaces (one closed off) and 4 additional flues. In need of extensive restoration including complete rebuild of kitchen and bathrooms. Large underground springhouse (10'x12') with stone steps also requires restoration. National Register of Historic Places (85001296) and Kentucky Landmark designation