SIMPSON COUNTY COVERLETS

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SIMPSON COUNTY HISTORICAL AFGHAN
Created December 2001

Goodnight House – 1896 Located at 201 South Main Street, this brick townhouse of simple design is one of four structures designed by McDonald Brothers, a prominent architectural firm located in Louisville, featured on this coverlet The Goodnight House is maintained by the County, and its current occupants include the F-S Chamber of Commerce, F-S Renaissance, and the F-S Arts Council.

Simpson County Archives and Museum – 1879 The second of the four buildings designed by McDonald Brothers, the “Old Jail” was built in 1879. The Jailer’s Residence was built ca 1830. Currently the buildings house many of the County records and an extensive genealogical collection which is available to the public daily Monday through Saturday.

Franklin Presbyterian Church – 1886 This red brick, Gothic revival building with corner tower is the third in a triangle of buildings, including the “Old Jail” and the Courthouse designed by McDonald Brothers. The Church has been maintained in excellent condition with remodeling and renovations, but the building remains much as it was in its original design.

African-American Heritage Center (Mahin House) – 1914 This two-story frame house located at 500 Jefferson Street was built by George Washington Mahin, Negro barber and community leader, in 1914 The African-American Heritage Committee took possession of the house in 1992. Currently open on a limited basis, the Center houses many Afro-American artifacts and Civil War memorabilia as well as a small library of materials for genealogical research.

Octagon House – 1860 This eight-sided antebellum residence was built by Andrew Jackson Caldwell in 1860 on land located about six miles North of Franklin on 31-W. Caldwell was an ardent advocate of the Southern Cause and many Confederate soldiers were fed and sheltered here. The building currently houses the Kentucky Confederate Archives and is open on a limited basis for tours.

Sanford Duncan Inn – circa 1819 Located approximately six miles South of Franklin on 31-W, this structure was a tavern and stage coach stop on the Louisville-Nashville Turnpike. At the present time, the structure is being considered for extensive renovation and restoration, and it is hoped that it will serve as the gateway to the proposed 31-W Corridor.

Simpson County Courthouse – 1882 This brick building with stone trim featuring small porches and a clock tower is the fourth of the buildings featured on this coverlet, which were designed by McDonald Brothers. It has undergone extensive remodeling and updating, but remains basically the structure built in 1882.  Currently the County is clearing land for the building of a new Justice Center, and the future utilization of this structure remains unclear.

Afghan designed by Sarah J. Smith and Commie Jo Hall