Mt. Sterling, KY - Architectural Walking Tour

A one mile walking tour highlighting the eclectic mix of unique building styles!

Mt. Sterling, KY - Architectural Walking Tour

Mount Sterling, Kentucky 40353, United States

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Tour Information

Since its founding in 1792, Mt. Sterling has seen houses built in every decade and in a vast array of architectural styles. This one mile loop highlights some of the many styles represented in the area.


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What You'll See on the Tour

This Mt. Sterling Architechural starts and ends at Fountain Park.  You may proceed on the route in either direction.  However, it is recommended that you start by heading north on Maysville Street.  
This well preserved structure is a classic example of Federal Style architecture.  Built in 1815, this has served as everything from a personal residence to the county jail. It is currently home to The Allison Law Firm.   A Federal style ... Read more
  This home, circa 1924 is an excellent example of Classic Colonial Revival Architecture.  Classic Colonial Revival architecture is a style that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, drawing inspiration from the traditional ... Read more
  A bungalow house is typically a single-story residential dwelling with a low-pitched roof and a spacious porch. These houses typically have a simple, open floor plan, often featuring a central living area flanked by bedrooms and a kitche... Read more
A Greek Revival house is characterized by its neoclassical architectural elements, drawing inspiration from ancient Greek architecture. These houses typically feature a symmetrical facade with tall, slender columns supporting a pediment or ... Read more
ChatGPT ChatGPT Italianate design houses are characterized by their ornate and elegant architectural features inspired by Italian Renaissance architecture. These houses often feature tall, narrow windows with elaborate surrounds, symmetric... Read more
An American Foursquare house is a type of residential architecture popular in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is characterized by a simple, boxy design typically with two-and-a-half stories, a square foot... Read more
  A Colonial Revival house is a style of architecture that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, drawing inspiration from the traditional colonial homes of early American settlers. These houses typically feature symmetrical fa... Read more
A Queen Anne house is a type of architectural style that was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States. These houses are known for their asymmetrical designs, steeply pitched ro... Read more
  A Cape Cod house is a traditional American architectural style that originated in New England in the 17th century. These houses are typically one or one-and-a-half stories tall with steeply pitched gable roofs and symmetrical facades. Th... Read more
  A small T-plan cottage is a cozy and compact residential dwelling characterized by its T-shaped floor plan. The main section of the cottage typically runs perpendicular to a smaller wing, forming the shape of a "T". This design creates d... Read more
  A bungalow house is typically a single-story residential dwelling with a low-pitched roof and a spacious porch. These houses typically have a simple, open floor plan, often featuring a central living area flanked by bedrooms and a kitche... Read more
A brick Queen Anne house is a stunning architectural style that combines the ornate details of Queen Anne design with the durability and elegance of brick construction. These houses typically feature asymmetrical facades with elaborate orna... Read more
A brick T-plan home is a type of residential architecture characterized by its T-shaped floor plan and brick construction. The main section of the house typically forms the vertical stroke of the "T", housing primary living spaces such as t... Read more
A Greek Revival house is characterized by its architectural features inspired by ancient Greek temples. These houses typically have a symmetrical facade with a prominent front entrance framed by columns, often of the Doric order. The column... Read more
An Italianate design house is characterized by its architectural elements inspired by Italian Renaissance and Classical architecture. Common features include tall, narrow windows with elaborate surrounds, symmetrical facades, decorative bra... Read more
A T-plan house is a traditional architectural design featuring a main section that runs perpendicular to a smaller wing or "T" shape. The main section typically contains the primary living spaces such as the living room, dining room, and ki... Read more
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