Hopemont

Top 2% of attractions in Lexington
7/10

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.

2 expert reviews
Fodor's Fodor's
"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
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Hunt-Morgan House is a fine Federal-style mansion (c 1814) with a small Civil War museum." Full review


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