Federal Hill, the home of John Rowan, jurist and congressman, is located in Bardstown, Kentucky. Construction of the Georgian-style mansion began in 1795 and was completed in 1818. Undocumented legend maintains that the house may have been inspiration for Stephen Foster’s song, “My Old Kentucky Home,” published in 1852.
Joshua Fry writes to Jonathan Clark from an undisclosed location [perhaps Bardstown, Kentucky] informing him of his intention to move to Danville, Kentucky, and establish a school there. He regrets the timing of the decision and move but believes it will be beneficial for all.
Joshua Fry writes to Jonathan Clark from an undisclosed location [perhaps Bardstown, Kentucky] informing him that he plans to establish his school in Lexington, Kentucky. He expects it to commence on 21 November, but will no longer accept boarders which affects the price by $20 to $30. He hopes to have Jonathan's boys among those attending.
Jus. O. Rust continues writing to the Home regarding the admission of Mrs. Thurman's baby boy. He states that he is "very sorry of your rule which forbids the admission to the home," and that "the childs parents are 'worse than dead.'"
An early plan of Bardstown, Kentucky, showing 130 lots situated on Grave, Market, Arch, and Main streets (north-south) and 1st-5th streets (east-west).