Sketch courtesy of Kevin
Barlow
Thomas Jefferson Barlow was
the first of his family to settle in the "wilderness"
of Ballard County in 1849. Later his son, Clifton
Jesse Barlow built the classic 11 room Victorian
house which would become home to his wife and
seven children, the rural Victorian Barlow House.
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Vivian J. Barlow
01 February 1895 - 28 June 1990
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The house was left as a gift to the residence
of Ballard County by Vivian J Barlow,
the eldest of the seven Barlow children
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Photograph:
Thomas Jefferson Barlow, II |
Mr. Barlow was an avid traveler as well as a
writer,
musician, teacher and historian
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| On display in the house
are many wonderful examples of Mr. Barlow's varied
and valued collections. Amidst the home's turn
of the century architecture, you will find the
World War I uniform worn by Mr. Barlow, his scores
of delicate China collectibles from around the
world, the wedding gown worn by his mother in
the late 1800s and period furniture that had been
meticulously restored to its original grandeur. |
Family mementos are scattered
throughout the home, including programs from turn
of the century musical presentations, early family
portraits, vintage personal items such as jewelry
and accessories along with crystal and glass pieces
of European origin. |
Barlow
House Museum
The museum is open
Monday, Friday and Sunday
1 - 4 pm
Or By Appointment
270-334-3691 or 270-334-3010
ADMISSION
Age 12 and under free
Age 13 and over $2
All inquiries regarding The Barlow
House Museum, museum activities and the scheduling
of house tours and other uses of the museum should
be directed to:
Della Johnson
Route 1
Barlow, Kentucky 42024
The Barlow House is located approximately
24 miles west of Paducah on Highway 60 in Barlow,
KY.
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Many thanks to The Barlow House Museum
and Melissa Bradley for the use of
this material
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