This frilly little number in Morgantown, Kentucky was built in 1890 for John Carson. He was the founder and first president of the John M. Carson Bank of Morgantown. Carson wanted his home to reflect the stylish Queen Anne features of other big homes that he saw in nearby Bowling Green and even Nashville.
Carson was a prominent figure in the history of Butler County, Kentucky. His bank was the leading financial institution during the turn of the twentieth century. It played a vital role in the local economy here until it failed in April of 1928. His family was eventually forced to sell the home after 30 years.
The Hammers family bought the home in 1934 and have owned it ever since. In fact, most know this as The Hammers House.
