Once a 550-acre hemp plantation, six miles from Louisville on the Bardstown Pike, Farmington was home to the John Speed family and as many as …
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Mar 16, 2025
Our tour guide was John. My husband and I were the only visitors scheduled for the tour-so we received the personal touch! John was very knowledgeable about the house and the family. If you enjoy his…Full review by Jennifer M
Mar 13, 2025
While an interesting history and a nice structure, not really worth the cost of admission. It could have been our guide more than the actual place. She seemed very focused on human justice and su…Full review by bedot
Mar 2, 2025
Excellent tour of a very interesting historic house. Sorry we waited for 40 years before we went on this tour. We had no idea how historic and well preserved the house is. Highly recommend as part…Full review by Laurie C
who built it,? who owned it? who visited there? why is it important in Louisville's history. how much does it cost to tour it? Did you think it was worth the money?
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Hi, thanks for your questions! Farmington, a 550-acre hemp plantation, was home to the John and Lucy Speed family and over 60 enslaved African Americans. Speed son, Joshua, …
Hi, thanks for your questions! Farmington, a 550-acre hemp plantation, was home to the John and Lucy Speed family and over 60 enslaved African Americans. Speed son, Joshua, became close friends with Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois. Lincoln visited here in 1841, the only time he actually stayed a long time at a slave plantation. Lincoln appointed Joshua's brother, James Speed, US Attorney General in 1864. Our prices are $10 adults; $9 AAA, Seniors (60+), Military, Retired Military; $5 students. I hope you'll visit!
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