The Thomas Metcalf House was the first house of Thomas Metcalfe (1780–1855), 10th governor of Kentucky (during 1828-1832). The house was built by Thomas, a stonemason and building contractor, in c.1810.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places

National Register of Historic Places

The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...

 in 1987; the listing included the stone house and a smokehouse, on a 45 acres (18.2 ha) property that also included a non-contributing barn.

A later home of Thomas Metcalfe, Forest Retreat

Forest Retreat

Forest Retreat is a historic home of Kentucky governor and United States Senator Thomas Metcalfe, located in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It is currently a private residence....

 in Nicholas County

Nicholas County, Kentucky

Nicholas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 6,813. Its county seat is Carlisle. The county is named for George Nicholas, the "Father of the Kentucky Constitution".- Geography :...

, is also listed on the National Register.