Richwood on the River

1233 Highway 36, Milton, KY
(across the Ohio River Bridge)

History

Richwood on the River, an example of an Antebellum plantation, was built circa 1803 and was part of a 3000 acre property. Originally slaveowners, the Fearn family became anti-slavery and were part of the Underground Railroad. Runaway slaves were hidden in the basement of the home and then taken by tunnel to the Ohio River and rowed across.

Renovations:

The rear gathering room is part of original home and the Italianate front portion was built in 1857. In 2001, Richwood was in danger of being torn down but was purchased by Bill and Susan Hysinger, renovated, and opened in 2003 as an inn. Colleen and Ward Sutton became the newest owners and operators in 2015.

Special Features

• President William McKinley once stayed here and that bedroom is featured on the tour.
• The property was home to the Richwood Plantation Riding School for Young Women for 20 years in the mid- 1900s, where girls would stay for the summer with their horses.
• Fans of classic TV would be amused to know that TV’s talking horse, Mr. Ed, spent time here with his owner.