Storehouse
The surviving historic structure in the Ludlow rail yards is one of Meehan's brick buildings, dating from the late 1880s or early 1890s. This building apparently functioned as the railyard "Offices & Stores," meaning that parts manufactured in the yards and elsewhere were stored there, available for use in the repair and construction of railway engines and cars (somewhat like the "parts department" of contemporary auto dealer ships).
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This building will be restored and used as the new home for the Ludlow Heritage Museum, and and event center.
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*Pictured to the left is a model of the future plans created by students from the Ignite Institute in 2023
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Somerset Hall
On May 17th of 2014 , the historical marker for Somerset Hall was presented to the community by the Ludlow Heritage Museum.
Built in 1845 by Louisiana plantation owner William Butler Kenner, Somerset Hall was used as a summer residence for the Kenner family. Often vacant during the winter months, the home was believed to have been used as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
In later years, the home was owned by the Closson family who owned an art and furniture store in Cincinnati.
Elmwood Hall
Unveiled on September 7th, 2020, at 244 Forest Avenue, built in 1820, Elmwood Hall, is Ludlow's oldest structure. Thomas D. Carneal, the original owner, created this classic villa home with its entrance overlooking the Ohio River. In 1827, the residence was purchased by William Bullock of London, England. Bullock planned to create a garden city around the residence to be called Hygeia, but the endeavor failed to create significant interest. In 1831, Elmwood was purchased by Israel L. Ludlow and his wife, Helen Adela Slacum Ludlow. It was the Ludlow's who developed the city around it which is now named in their honor.
Southern Railroad Caboose X554
In 2020, the Ludlow Heritage Museum was offered a caboose to bring to our town. The move of the caboose in July, 2020, from Junction City, Kentucky, to a staging area in Ludlow was coordinated by Andy Wartman. Under his direction extensive restoration work took place over the following months.
In 2021, the caboose was moved once more, from its staging area to its current location on the Ludlow City Plaza near the current museum location.
History Research Room
The Ludlow Heritage Museum has a research area for topics of local interest.
Our records include Family files; Kentucky Explorer Magazines; History and genealogy books and research guides; Ludlow High School yearbooks; House/Building files; Maps/Plats; Newspapers; old Ludlow City Meeting minutes; Scrapbooks and a large photograph collection.