{"id":17,"date":"2004-05-05T12:45:15","date_gmt":"2004-05-05T17:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.townbranch.org\/info\/2004\/05\/05\/landmarks-along-town-branch\/"},"modified":"2008-01-05T12:54:49","modified_gmt":"2008-01-05T17:54:49","slug":"landmarks-along-town-branch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.townbranch.org\/info\/?p=17","title":{"rendered":"Landmarks along Town Branch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Masterson Station Park<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>. Lexington’s largest park, once pastures for Kentucky’s first Methodist Church built in 1787. Rambling park offers equestrian facilities, a dog run, soccer fields, bird nesting areas and ample greenspace.<\/font><\/p>\n

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Town Branch Greenway Phase I and II<\/font><\/strong> of the trail have been planned, funded and await construction. This initial two mile segment runs from Bracktown and the entrance of Masterson Station to Lewis Manor and Alexandria Drive.<\/font><\/p>\n

Lewis Manor<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>. Federal-style national register home built at the turn of the 19th century by Col. Thomas Lewis, a Revolutionary War veteran. Home is adjacent to historic spring that feeds Town Branch.<\/font><\/p>\n

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Wolf Run Creek<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>. As a tributary to Town Branch Creek, Wolf Run provides a potential link for a trail into the Cardinal Valley neighborhood.<\/font><\/p>\n

Veterans\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Hospital<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>. Handsomely landscaped campus of stately Colonial Revival medical buildings that have served the Bluegrass since 1931.<\/font><\/p>\n

Former City landfill<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>. This site is undergoing extensive environmental clean up. Like Raven’s Run, it has the potential to provide vital reclaimed greenspace.<\/font><\/p>\n

Old Woolen Mill<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>. Built circa 1820, this large stone ruin is the oldest remaining industrial building along Town Branch. The mill later served as a jail and city work house. It is owned by the urban-county government.<\/font><\/p>\n

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Spring Hill Farm<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>. National register Greek Revival farmhouse and outbuildings circa 1850 encircled by a rock fence. It is owned by the urban-county government.<\/font><\/p>\n

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McConnell Springs<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>. Site of the founding of Lexington in 1775. A recently dedicated city park with a engaging interpretive trail. The Blue Hole spring and lofty bur oaks afford a pleasant stroll through our unique karst topography.<\/font><\/p>\n

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McConnell Houses<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>. William and James McConnell, pioneer founders of Lexington, built two dry-laid stone houses circa 1790 along Town Branch Creek. These are among the oldest structures remaining in the Bluegrass.<\/font><\/p>\n

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James E. Pepper Distillery<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>. Home to “Old 1776.” One of the earliest sites for bourbon making in the Bluegrass pulled water from a neighboring spring. Large buildings used in bourbon-making remain beside Town Branch Creek.<\/font><\/p>\n

Town Branch Creek Stone Walls<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>. Despite a century of neglect, dry-laid stone creek banks that date back to Lexington\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s early history still line the stream.<\/font><\/p>\n

Mary Todd Lincoln House<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>. The childhood home of one of Lexington\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s most famous citizens is now a beautifully restored house museum with a formal garden.<\/font><\/p>\n

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Lexington Civic Center and Heritage Hall<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>. A premiere state venue for conventions, athletics, and entertainment. In Triangle Park a 300-foot long cascading fountain is a favorite gathering place on summer evenings. <\/font><\/p>\n

Old Courthouse and Cheapside Park<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>. The Old Courthouse was built in 1899 on the site used for Fayette County Courthouses for 200 years. Cheapside Park has been the scene of a wide spectrum of community history from slave auctions, early schools and markets to political speeches and public riots.<\/font><\/p>\n

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Farmer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Market<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>. On Saturday mornings during the growing season Lexingtonians can find the finest local and regional produce at this vibrant outdoor marketplace. Site of former 1879 Lexington City Market House.<\/font><\/p>\n

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New Courthouse Plaza and Phoenix Park<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>. New public urban spaces stand in the midst of art galleries, theatres, restaurants, and a dramatic five story Foucault Pendulum and Clock in the central library.<\/font><\/p>\n

Bank One Plaza and the Kentucky Theater<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>. This Main Street park is a favorite outdoor spot for a picnic lunch from the various nearby restaurants. Across the street is Lexington\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s historic<\/font><\/p>\n

Kentucky Theater<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>, a 1922 ornate movie house restored as a favorite venue for live performances and movies.<\/font><\/p>\n

Thoroughbred Park<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>. A linear fountain anchors elegant stone work and superbly rendered bronze sculptures of racing thoroughbreds. A rose garden awaits the winner.<\/font><\/p>\n

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Charles Young Park and Goodloetown<\/strong><\/strong><\/font>. Here the Trail will link to another of Lexington\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s historic African-American settlements and to one of the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s older neighborhood parks, named after an African-American veteran of WWI. <\/font><\/p>\n

How can Town Branch Trail benefit our community?<\/font><\/strong><\/a><\/strong>Download TBT 4-page Guide (1.6 Megabyte PDF)<\/strong><\/strong><\/font><\/a><\/p>\n

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