List of buildings constructed by Thomas Metcalfe


The following lists the buildings constructed by Thomas Metcalfe, governor of Kentucky, including many that survive are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Thomas Metcalfe was one of the most prominent stonemasons and building contractors during the settlement period of Kentucky. Among his notable constructions are the Old Courthouse in Greensburg, Kentucky, which is the oldest courthouse west of the Allegheny Mountains, and the first Kentucky Governor's Mansion.
Metcalfe later entered politics, representing the Kentucky in both houses of the United States Congress. He was also elected the state's tenth governor, inhabiting the executive mansion he helped build. Throughout his political career, he retained the nickname "Stonehammer" Metcalfe, an allusion to his earlier trade of which he remained very proud.
NameImageBuilt and other datesAddressNotes
Joel Fraizer House1810 built
Off KY 982 in Cynthiana, KentuckyA three-bay stone building, one-and-a-half stories tall, located on the bank of the Licking River.
Ephram Harrod HouseOff U.S. 460 in North Middletown, Kentucky"Unsurpassed in Ky. for the historic and architectural value because of the workmanship and original condition"
William James-Trotter Lindsay House1800 builtUS 62, Georgetown, Kentucky
McKee-Vimont Row Houses1809 builtMain Street in Millersburg, Kentucky
Thomas Metcalf Housec. 1810 builtOff US 62 in Mount Olivet, KentuckyConstructed by Metcalfe for his family after his marriage in 1806
Davis Newman House1795 builtW of Spears in Spears, Kentucky
Old Governor's Mansion1797 built420 High Street in Frankfort, KentuckyKentucky's first governor's mansion; Metcalfe lived here during his gubernatorial term from 1828 to 1832
Poague HouseParker Lane in Mays Lick, Kentucky
Erasmus Riggs House1820 builtOff KY 13 in Carlisle, Kentucky
Jacob Spears House1810 builtSR 1876 in Shawhan, Kentucky
West Union Presbyterian Church1810 built108 South 2nd Street in West Union, OhioMetcalfe helped build its walls.
Hubbard Williams HouseOff KY 32/36 in Millersburg, Kentucky
Old Courthouse1804 builtOldest courthouse west of the Allegheny Mountains
Forest Retreat1795 builtMetcalfe's estate, where he lived in later life

In addition to the structures above, some structures locally attributed to Metcalfe may have been works of his half-brother, John Metcalf III.