Loudoun House

The Loudoun House is on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of only five remaining castellated Gothic Revival villas left in the United States designed by New York architect A. J. Davis. Built in 1850 for Francis Key Hunt, cousin of Francis Scott Key, who wrote the U.S. national anthem and the 10th child of John Hunt, one of the first millionaire's west of the Appalachians, The Loudoun House is now owned by the city of Lexington and has been the Lexington Art League's administrative and curatorial home since 1984. In addition to featuring multiple art exhibitions and events throughout the year, the Loudoun House is also available as a rental event space for weddings, parties, and other large gatherings.  The 1850 gothic revival mansion is haunted by the spirits of two women, both dressed in Victorian clothing. One has been seen in the western part of the mansion, and the other in the formal dining room. Also seen all over the mansion is a mysterious black cat. Witnesses have detected the scent of floral perfume in an upstairs room and heard the sound of old-fashioned music and voices.