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style. The house passed to Smith's daughter, Mayme (Smith) Garrett, on his death. Garrett's daughter, Katharine Garrett, inherited Adsmore and made it her home until her death in September 1984. She bequeathed the Adsmore estate to the trustees of the George Coon Public Library. Her will stipulated
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that all of its elaborate furnishings be restored and that the house be maintained as a public museum. Along with the residence, plus an endowment for the operation of a museum.
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The grounds of Adsmore contain the house structure, the carriage house that now serves as a
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University and college buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Strecker, Zoe Ayn and Jackie Sheckler Finch (2009). "Western Kentucky".
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Scott, Jr., William B. (1992). "Adsmore". In John E. Kleber (ed.).
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U.S. National Register of Historic Places

Adsmore is located in Kentucky
Adsmore is located in the United States
Princeton, Kentucky
37°6′37″N 87°52′49″W / 37.11028°N 87.88028°W / 37.11028; -87.88028
73000793
living history museum
Princeton, Kentucky
Kentucky
Greek Revival
Brinton B. Davis
Colonial Revival
National Register of Historic Places
gift shop
log cabin
The Adsmore carriage house in autumn.
The log cabin.
The Adsmore House Museum.
The grounds of Adsmore Museum.
Wrought iron fences encircle Adsmore.
"National Register Information System"
National Register of Historic Places
National Park Service





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