Historical Homes

As history is created, the need for its preservation is essential in planning for the future. The Erlanger Historical Society is committed to preserving the history of the people of Erlanger, Kentucky.

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Our meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM at the Erlanger Historical Depot Museum on Crescent Avenue in Erlanger, KY

Union Church ca 1888
Land Syndicate donated a lot on Commonwealth Avenue for a non denominational Protestant Church called The Union Church. Today the location is now the Erlanger United Methodist Church.

Locust Street School ca 1907
The school served all 12 grades. The building was enlarged in 1924 and closed its doors in 1970. It was torn down in 1985.

Timberlake Home ca 1826
The original home was two stories. In July 1915, a tornado ripped through Erlanger. The Timberlake home lost its second floor and was remodeled to include only one story. The home is located at 108 Stevenson Road and is on the National Registry.

Southern Railroad Engineer Home ca 1854
Located at 3302 Crescent Avenue.

Kuchle Blacksmith ca 1900
Horseshoeing, wagon, and plow work was done by Mr. Kuchle.

Mitchell Market ca 1891
Morgan Mitchell delivered fresh meat and groceries.

Southern Railroad Depot ca 1877
Donated to the city of Erlanger in 1992. It was moved 100 feet from the track and now serves as the Erlanger Historical Society Depot Museum.

Scheben Hotel and Cafe ca 1888
Originally located at the Southwest corner of Commonwealth and Dixie Highway.

Land Syndicate Home ca 1887
Located at 26 Center Street. One of five homes built by the land Syndicate. The stucco covering is a rarity in Erlanger.

Hauerkamp Home ca 1865
Located at 319 Erlanger Road. Matthew Hauerkamp was a town trustee in 1897. In 1910, O.M. Rogers, a state legislator, owned the home. In the 1950's, Austin Mann, the Mayor of Erlanger, owned the home.

Forest Lawn Cemetery ca 1850
Originally the Caleb Manly Mansion. Colonel Tom Cody also owned this property before selling it to investors headed by George Stetter to construct the cemetery.

Castleman Home ca 1900
Located at 3214 Crescent Avenue. David E. Castleman was a prominent attorney in the area. His two sons, David and Ben, were reared in this home. Ben owned the famous White Horse Tavern in Park Hills and owned a horse farm where Triple Crown Winner Seattle Slew was bred.

"A Centennial History of Erlanger, Kentucky" is a history book of the city of Erlanger written by Wayne Onkst. This book can be purchased at the City Building located at 505 Commonwealth Avenue, Erlanger, KY 41018 for $25.00. For more information, please call (859) 727-2525.

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