The James Weldon House is a historic house in Augusta, Kentucky. It is an unaltered example of Gothic vernacular architecture.

James Weldon House
James Weldon House is located in Kentucky
James Weldon House
James Weldon House is located in the United States
James Weldon House
Location417 3rd St.,
Augusta, Kentucky
Coordinates38°46′25″N 84°0′3″W / 38.77361°N 84.00083°W / 38.77361; -84.00083
Built1860–1870
Architectural styleCarpenter Gothic
NRHP reference No.84001384[1]
Added to NRHPMay 22, 1984

The three bay frame house is distinguished by a center gable and lancet style window. Side elevations have cornice returns and six-over-six windows. The front elevation has two-over-two lights on the first floor and a transom window over front door. Other details include small circular attic vents in the side gables and a front porch added later. The roof is covered in ribbed metal. Foundation material is rubble limestone.

James W. Weldon was listed as the owner of record in 1877. W.T. Fields acquired the property by 1884.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. Retrieved 2011-09-15.