Repton (Louisville, Kentucky) Explained

Repton
Location:314 Ridgedale Rd., Louisville, Kentucky
Coordinates:38.2606°N -85.6964°W
Built:1902
Architect:Gaffney, J. J.
Architecture:Classical Revival
Added:May 13, 1982
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:82002717

Repton is a historic house at 314 Ridgedale Road in Louisville, Kentucky that was designed by one of Louisville's leading architect J. J. Gaffney. The current Classical Revival structure was rebuilt in 1902, using the walls and foundation of the original structure which burned in approximately 1895. The original structure was the home of Norbourne Galt. The property was later owned by inventor Thomas W. Moran who built the current 1902 structure. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=82002717}} National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for Repton]. National Park Service. March 31, 1982. Marty Hedgepeth, Louisville Landmarks Commission.