Hopemont (Hunt-Morgan House) Lexington, Kentucky

Built in 1814 by millionaire John Wesley Hunt, Hopemont is a Federal-style mansion with Palladian details. It was the 1866 birthplace of Nobel laureate Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan and is now a museum and event venue.

Location map of Hopemont (Hunt-Morgan House), Lexington, Kentucky. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Hopemont (Hunt-Morgan House), Lexington, Kentucky. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
201 N Mill St, Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Coordinates
38.0502121° N, 84.4963802° W map · aerial
Date(s)
1814

Article Info

Page Title
Hopemont (Hunt-Morgan House)
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
January 24, 2022
Last Updated
April 15, 2024