The Lisle House is an early 19th century dwelling located on private property, south of Fort Boonesborough State Park, north of Richmond, Kentucky. Constructed of logs, now covered with weatherboards, consist of two rooms separated by a dogtrot. Each room has a brick chimney at the gable end. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1795/00/00 | John Halley (frontiersman) | Owner | By way of some type of land contract, John Halley acquires land from the town trustees of Boonesborough, Kentucky. | |||
| 1820/00/00 | A log dwelling is built sometime between 1800 and 1825. The two room house, now covered with weatherboards, has a brick chimney at the gable end of each room. | |||||
| 1825/00/00 | Elkanah Bush | Owner | The Halley family lose their property for nonpayment and it is sold at auction to ElkanahBush. Bush will operate a tavern and wool factory, one of which was probably housed in the Lisle House. |
| Particulars for Lisle House: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Building Plan | Double-pen, Dogtrot Plan |
| Building Type | House |
| Building Material | Log Architecture |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
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