Forest Retreat Farm and Tavern

NW of Carlisle at jct. of U.S. 68 and KY 32
Carlisle, Kentucky

Historic Document

Forest Retreat Farm and Tavern is located in Nicholas County, Kentucky certified as a historic location on Tuesday October 02, 1973. This location is a protected historic place because of historical significance relating to Domestic, Government, more specifically a Hotel, Post Office, Single Dwelling, Secondary Structure. Forest Retreat Farm and Tavern was nominated by as a historic location by State Government based on Event, Architecture/Engineering, Person and its significance in Transportation, Politics/Government, Architecture, Communications.

Forest Retreat Farm and Tavern Information

Ownership Type: Private
Type of Resource: Building
Historically Significant Names Associated With This Location: Metcalfe,Thomas
Historically Significant Years Associated With This Location: 1795, 1806, 1820
Level of Governmental Significance: State
Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown
Restricted Archeological Site: Not Listed as a Restricted Site

Forest Retreat Farm and Tavern Size Data

Acres occupied by this site: 220
Number of historically contributing buildings: 4
Number of historically contributing sites: 0
Number of historically contributing structures: 0
Number of historically contributing objects: 0
Number of noncontributing buildings: 0
Number of noncontributing sites: 0
Number of noncontributing structures: 0
Number of noncontributing objects: 0
Related Sections:
Carlisle Historic Locations Nicholas County Historic Locations Kentucky Historic Locations