Farnsley-Moremen House in Louisville, KY
If you are ever in the Louisville, Kentucky area and would like to hear about one of the greatest houses in the area, then going to visit the Farnsley-Moremen House would be the best thing!
The Farnsley-Moremen House is not only one of the oldest houses in Louisville, but it is one of the most known about houses in the area! In fact, the Farnsley-Moremen house was built in the years of 1837-1839 on the Ohio River, by Gabriel Farnsley. It was Gabriel Farnsley that decided on building the very impressive "I" brick house with its Greek revival portico.
It was not until 1862 that the house was to be known as the Farnsley-Moremen House. In fact, it was almost 12 years after Gabriel Farnsley's death that Alanson and Rachel Moremen bought the Farnsley-Moremen house; and has a connection with the farm for over 125 years to come!
From the time span of 1820-1890 the house was not just a house! In fact, the property was also used as a form of river transportation; a riverboat landing! When the boats would stop, the passengers would not only rest but they would trade goods for other goods and also purchase boiler wood. Besides the basic things, the Moremen family sold lye soap along with agricultural items, as well.
It was not until 1988 that the Moremen family sold the house and property; however, it was to the Jefferson County Fiscal Court. The family sold it for the sole purpose of restoring and preserving the house; especially because of the extensive damages that the 1937 Ohio River Flood caused on it.
Despite the damages that were caused to it, you are able to view to house as it once looked in the past! Also, you can still see some of the original work of the house, as well! The house is just as beautiful today as it was yesterday!
