On your right, you’ll spot the Jesse R. Zeigler House-keep an eye out for a sharp-edged, white-and-black two-story home tucked partly behind a screen of mature trees, with big overhanging eaves and a low, straight-lined vibe that screams “architectural statement.”
Alright, let’s step back in time for a second. Picture Reverend Jesse Zeigler, packed for a transatlantic journey in 1909, bumping into the one and only Frank Lloyd Wright on a boat to Europe- talk about an unlikely meeting spot for Kentucky and one of America’s most famous architects. They get to chatting, Zeigler’s got some ideas, and boom-a year later, this striking modern home pops up right here, far before ‘modern’ was even cool. It’s actually the only home Wright ever designed in Kentucky, and it’s a classic example of his “Fireproof House for $5,000”-which sounds thrifty until you realize that’s about $160,000 in today’s cash. The house is privately owned, so no poking around inside, but hey, just standing here you’re catching a rare bit of architectural history.
When you’re ready, head north for about 15 minutes and you’ll find yourself at the Old United States Courthouse and Post Office.
