Historic Buildings in Grant County, Kentucky

Clay Parks painting at Sherman Tavern

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Betty Hausberger talking to guests at

Christmas Open House Dec. 6th, 2009

at Sherman Tavern. The picture shown below was also taken on the same day.

Betty Hausberger, Judy Mullins, &

 Dottie Rix

Historic Sherman Tavern

Before restoration 

After restoration has begun

Look what a difference in the appearance of the Sherman Tavern

A few dedicated people have been working hard on this project. There's lots of work to be done, but we're off to a good start!

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The following pictures were taken on November 7th, 2009 at the

Sherman Tavern Open House

There was a very nice turn out, and we appreciate everyone who helped out, in any way, wheather you donated items for the yard sale or bake sale, or maybe you donated money, or just came to support our cause. We thank you. To the people who have worked so  hard with carpentry, cleaning, food, and lawn work. Thank you so much!

A special thanks to Scott and Paul James, Jr. who entertained the crowd with their wonderful Bluegrass Music.

 Amy RoeWorking the food booth Betty Hausberger talking to Pam Mann

Betty Hausberger relaxing on front porch of

Sherman Tavern/Stagecoach Stop

Two of our hardest working men

Dr. Clay Parks and Cliff Wallace

Ray Sechrest

Dancing his handmade dolls to the music of

The James boys

KY Rep. Royce Adams

Scott & Paul James, Jr. entertaining at

Sherman Tavern

Visitors at our yard sale

Now that you've viewed the most recent pictures, please go back to the top, and view the photo taken before restoration began. What a difference these dedicated hard workers have made.

If you believe like we do, that it's so important to save old structures like the "Sherman Tavern", please help with a donation. No matter how small, we appreciate your help.

One room inside the front entrance has been restored. We will continue working, one room at a time, until the entire project is completed.

Thanks so much to everyone who attended

our open house, and contributed to our cause.

Thanks also to generous contributions, work will begin on another room in the Spring.

If you live near by and have extra time on your hands, more help is also welcome. Contact the the phone number or email address shown below.

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Located in Sherman on Hwy. 25. It's estimated to be over 180 years old, is on the National Register of Historic Places, and was a stagecoach stop in the early nineteenth century, linking central Kentucky with Cincinnati and the Ohio River.

According to Bill McIntyre, field surveyor for the Kentucky Heritage Council,

 The building as it currently stands appears to be structurally sound overall and a very good candidate for restoration. The unusually intact condition of this building and the very few later alterations presents an exciting opportunity for both documnentation and restoration. The site surrounding the house and the fields beyond do not appear to be disturbed, so the potential is high for the site to have an important archeological component. There is the mention of slave houses in a previous survey and it is quite possible that other burials might be discovered beyond the perimeter of the onsite cemetery.

Grant County is in the situation of owning an important historical site with a golden opportunity to create an innovative educational program that will benefit our children and our community. It will take commitment from many dedicated people to save this structure. This has led to the formation of "The Friends of Sherman Tavern." If you agree that this struture should be preserved not only for the residents of Grant County, but for all who are devoted to preserving history, please come join us!

If you can help with a small donation, please forward to

Friends of Sherman Tavern

1002 Rogers Rd.

Crittenden, KY 41030

You may also contact

Barbara Brown

859-824-9202

BB15chips@aol.com

Want to help with the restoration of the historic Sherman Tavern Stagecoach Stop?

Please call Edna Cummins or

Barbara Brown

For more information on how you can help.

859-428-2182 or 859-824-9202

The following pictures were taken at Sherman Tavern during one of the work days. Restoration continues each week on the historic structure. On this particular warm Spring day, the main focus was on the out buildings and the lawn. As progress is made, I will post more pictures.

 More volunteers are needed to help with the restoration project. If you can use a hammer, a paint brush, rake, or shovel, please contact us. Or, if your help can be in the form of a contribution, that would be greatly appreciated. 

Bake sale at the

Baton Rouge Blast

July 3, 2010

We're raising money to restore

The Sherman Tavern

One Bake Sale or yard sale at a time

Lunchtime at Sherman Tavern

Edna Cummins  provides lunch for the workers each week. Thanks Edna, for the delicious meals!!

Chicken Shed before restoration

  

 On November 2, 2008

The recently restored,African American Christian Church in  Crittenden Kentucky was dedicated at the new location, in Grant County Park.

Mrs. Aretta Rice is the last living member of the church. Edna Cummins and Judge Executive, Darrell Link honored Mrs. Rice by renaming the church,

"Rice Chapel"

Several guests were on hand for the dedication of this historic structure.

The following photos were taken on this beautiful occasion

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 Rosenwald School

Rosenwald schools were built in the South from the 1930s to the 1950s, to educate African American children. Grant County is honored to have one of these last remaining structures. A few months ago it was moved to The Grant County Park in Crittenden. It's currently being restored. and sits beside the newly named

"Rice Chapel"

 Before Restoration

Rosenwald School

After restoration beside Rice Chapel

These two structures were once used by the African American community in Grant County.