Hopemont
What the experts agree on
This Federal-style mansion from 1814 belonged to John Wesley Hunt, the first millionaire west of the Appalachians. The house retains original family furnishings and includes a modest Civil War museum—a brief but worthwhile stop for history buffs.
"John Wesley Hunt, the first millionaire west of the Appalachians, built this Federal-style house...family furniture decorates the house, which also has a small Civil War museum." Full review
"Hunt-Morgan House is a fine Federal-style mansion (c 1814) with a small Civil War museum." Full review