In the year 2000, Highland House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. They focused on maintaining original details and now operate a bed and breakfast out of the home. In 1996, Don and Ruth Mougey of Iowa, purchased the land and began restoring Highland House.
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Barker’s death, Highland House had a series of owners and the structure began to slowly deteriorate.
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The multi-diamond paned windows are Tudor and the subtle use of half-hidden fluted columns in the facade echoes the Greek revival style.” Following Ralph M. Groupings of 3 and 4 windows are Arts & Crafts. The Palladian window and fanlight over the entryway are Federal. According to the Carrollton Tourism Website, “The stucco façade and glazed clay tile roof are Mediterranean revival. Highland House was built in the eclectic style and has features of many types of architecture. In addition, he was known for his love of dogs and at one time owned 37 Great Danes. Tobacco Company, started the Carrollton Phone System, the Carrollton Cannery and was a prominent local businessman. During holidays such as Christmas and Fourth of July, the Richlawn yard would be elaborately decorated. Richlawn Farm was significant to citizens of Carroll County as it was a place of social events and gatherings. Barker (married to Nell Long Barker), whom completed work on Highland House in 1923.
At that time, William Fisher sold the land along with the nearly completed home to Adelaide’s brother, Ralph M.
Sadly, nearly one year before the home was finished, Adelaide became ill and passed away. In 1918, Adelaide and William lost their house to a fire and they began a rebuilding process over the next five years. She and her husband, William Fisher, built a summer home on the property. In the early 1900’s, after Myron’s death, the farm land was owned by Adelaide (Barker) Fisher, Myron’s daughter. He raised tobacco and operated as an independent broker until 1902 when he sold his interest to the American Tobacco Co. Biography / History In 1879, Myron Barker, a major tobacco broker, set up residence on land that he called Richlawn Farm in Carrollton, Kentucky.
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