Shared Photo: Leger Homeplace

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I wanted to share this family photo of Charles Leger with the community. Location: Barbourville, Kentucky. Date: unknown. This is the home my father grew up in. My grandfather built it. Always love this old house.

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Love older homes, particularly ones that were built by the family. I'm lucky to live in my grandfather's home now standing strong for a century. Thanks for sharing this one, Loretta.

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It was my dream to buy the Homeplace but life changes things along the way. :(

Answer 1

OMG! I want a house like that! It’s just beautiful.

My wife’s originally from Harrodsburg. I love Kentucky!

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The last time I visited Barbourville, the couple who purchased the house were upgrading but keeping everything to the correct time period. It was absolutely beautiful. I think the Cumberland River ran along the back of the property. We used to fish in the pond out back and I gathered eggs from the two huge hen houses. It is a little slice of heaven on earth.

Answer 2

Look at that gorgeous house. Not just one wrap around porch but two wrap around porches. The majestic deciduous trees, I don't know what  they are but look at them so proudly standing in all their majestic grandeur as if they were appointed as sentry to welcome all visitors.

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Such a beautiful description you wrote. I remember apple trees everywhere. Yes, it was a most welcoming home. 2 large living areas, dining room, kitchen and 8 enormous bedrooms. Notice I didn't mention a powder room. Indoor plumbing was installed in 1965, prior to that it was a number 3 tub and path. The back porch housed a water well and a old wringer type washing machine.

Every August, my father's family gathered in this grand home for family reunions. Imagine 100+ family members spilling out the doors and down the hill where the house stood. As a child, it never occurred to me this grand home wouldn't be in the family for all times. Such beautiful memories.

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Thank you Loretta. I only say what I see. It looks like a family friendly home. I thought it was still in your family or maybe I would not have seen as much into the picture. If I knew the were apple trees, I would never make my way to that beautiful house. Grandma must have made a delicious apple pie. Your grandfather did a wonderful job building your house. BTW, I live in my childhood home. When I am alone and able to clear my mind, the memories pour in so I understand your memories. And  nobody can take that away.

Answer 3

Gorgeous house really wonderful I could live there thank You for sharing