At the beginning of February, Gov. Andy Beshear, and Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Mike Berry announced that the state’s tourism and destination-marketing groups can now apply for $5.3
One of Russellvilleâs historic homes is being renovated and saved for future generations preserving a piece of beautiful, vibrant, and notable space that not only provides the community a stake in their surroundings but will now be offered as an event space for those who not only live here but wish to visit.
Phil and Janie Gregory along with Richard and Valerie Hughes have taken on the task of revitalizing the Caldwell House, located on 151 East 6th Street in Russellville, and turn it into an event space for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, baby showers, reunions, business meetings, etc.
The Caldwell House dates back to the early 1800s and was built by Samuel Caldwell who purchased the lot in 1805 and built the house soon after. Caldwell was among the first settlers in Russellville also becoming the first merchant. He served as the first county court clerk from 1792 through 1804. He also served as a state representative in 1805 and 1809. Caldwell commanded the First KY Brig