James Harrod Trust Plaque Program

To continue our mission to designate significant sites in Mercer County, the James Harrod Trust has developed a plaque program for historic property owners. They may apply for a JHT plaque to be affixed to their property to permanently mark the importance of the site. The application process involves research and photographs documenting the significance of the home or site.

APPLICATIONS
Available at the Harrodsburg Tourist Commission located in Diamond Point on US127 or download from the JHT website.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Property owners must submit a complete application form and photographs of each exterior elevation and payment of $75.00 (checks made payable to the James Harrod Trust). Applications submitted without photographs will not be considered.

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS
One time per month at the plaque review committee meeting.

PLAQUE DELIVERY
Plaques will be hand delivered. The homeowners will be responsible for affixing the signage.

INFORMATION ON YOUR BUILDING
Information can be obtained from several sources:
Local County Clerk’s Office—County deeds and data can be found at the Clerk’s office.

Public library or historical society
Many libraries have a Kentucky room which has publications and resources relating to the county, history and development. Sometimes information on individual houses and neighborhoods can be found within the collection of a local historical society.

Kentucky Historical Society
100 West Broadway, Frankfort, Ky 40601
502/564-1792 www.kyhistory.org


JAMES HARROD TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
IN MERCER COUNTY PLAQUE APPLICATION
Please fill out application thoroughly
Printable PDF File Format

Location of structure

Name of owner

Address of owner

Phone

Email

Is the structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places?

Is the structure included within a local historic zone or other district?

Present use: agricultural___________, commercial__________,
Residence____________, other_______________



Exterior:
Excellent____________
Good (in good state of repair) ____________
Fair (occupied, but under maintained) ____________
Poor (vacant, in need of major repair) ____________

Interior:
Excellent________________
Good (in good state of repair) _____________
Fair (occupied, but under-maintained) ___________
Poor (vacant, in need of major repair____________

Description of materials: (i.e. brick, stone, weatherboard, tin, concrete) List only materials visible from exterior of structure.

Walls:

Foundation:

Roof:

History

Age of structure

Historic name of structure—that best reflects the property’s historic importance or that has been commonly used for the structure.



Please list any significant individuals either that resided in or were associated with your property.




Please list any significant events or cultural resources associated with your structure.





Architecture

Please list the architect of your structure if known, or builder.



Please choose the architectural classification that closely matches the period and stylistic character of your structure.

Early-Federal

Mid-19th century—Greek revival, Gothic Revival, Italian Villa, Exotic Revival

Late 19th and 20th century revivals—Beaux Arts, Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Late Gothic Revival, Prairie School, Commercial Style, Bungalow Craftsman, Art Deco



Please list or describe any significant characteristics or construction techniques employed by your structure.



Do you feel your structure maintains its historical integrity? Please explain.




Interior

Please describe or cite any original interior features in the structure, such as woodwork, lighting fixtures, any outstanding interior features that you feel contribute to the significance of you structure.





What prompted you to apply for a JHT plaque?



Please enclose current photos of all sides of the structure. Also, please submit copies of all information on history of the structure (i.e. deeds, Historical Society information, or other sources).

Enclosed check for $75 JHT plaque___________

Signature_______________________________________________

Date__________________________________________________