Grant County has several historic places of interest.  We will continue to add more pictures and information in the near future.

Historic Sherman Tavern

Before restoration 

 

 

After restoration has begun

Look what a difference in the appearance of the Sherman Tavern

A few dedicated people have been working hard on this project. There's lots of work to be done, but we're off to a good start!

 

Located in Sherman on Hwy. 25. It's estimated to be over 180 years old, is on the National Register of Historic Places, and was a stagecoach stop in the early nineteenth century, linking central Kentucky with Cincinnati and the Ohio River.

According to Bill McIntyre, field surveyor for the Kentucky Heritage Council,

 The building as it currently stands appears to be structurally sound overall and a very good candidate for restoration. The unusually intact condition of this building and the very few later alterations presents an exciting opportunity for both documnentation and restoration. The site surrounding the house and the fields beyond do not appear to be disturbed, so the potential is high for the site to have an important archeological component. There is the mention of slave houses in a previous survey and it is quite possible that other burials might be discovered beyond the perimeter of the onsite cemetery.

Grant County is in the situation of owning an important historical site with a golden opportunity to create an innovative educational program that will benefit our children and our community. It will take commitment from many dedicated people to save this structure. This has led to the formation of "The Friends of Sherman Tavern." If you agree that this struture should be preserved not only for the residents of Grant County, but for all who are devoted to preserving history, please come join us!

If you can help with a small donation, please forward to

Friends of Sherman Tavern

1002 Rogers Rd.

Crittenden, KY 41030

You may also contact

Barbara Brown

859-824-9202

BB15chips@aol.com

GOOD NEWS!

A group of dedicated

"Save Sherman Tavern"

people have been working very hard to winterize the structure, and have made a great deal

of progress. Siding is being replaced and painted, making the old building very pleasing to the eye.

If  you can help with a small donation, please send to the address above.

Thank you!

 On November 2, 2008

The recently restored,African American Christian Church in  Crittenden Kentucky was dedicated at the new location, in Grant County Park.

Mrs. Aretta Rice is the last living member of the church. Edna Cummins and Judge Executive, Darrell Link honored Mrs. Rice by renaming the church,

"Rice Chapel"

Several guests were on hand for the dedication of this historic structure.

The following photos were taken on this beautiful occasion

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 Rosenwald School

Rosenwald schools were built in the South from the 1930s to the 1950s, to educate African American children. Grant County is honored to have one of these last remaining structures. A few months ago it was moved to The Grant County Park in Crittenden. It's currently being restored. and sits beside the newly named

"Rice Chapel"

 William Arnold

Log Home

This two story log home was the home of Williamstown's founder, William Arnold.

 It has recently been moved to Main Street in Williamstown next to Forcht Bank.

If you would like to tour the home, please contact Barbara Brown.

859-824-9202 bb15chips@aol.com

Betty Hausberger

Member of the

Grant County Historical Society

Standing by spinning wheel in

Arnold Log Home

November 11, 2008

Upstairs bedroom at Arnold Log Home

Mr. Arnold was the founder of Williamstown, and was friends with

Gen. Layfayette, who visited in the home, and other places in the county.