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Kentucky’s oldest is Adam Ranken’s cabin, built in 1784 in Lexington. This sturdy wooden hut, now covered with modern siding, was among the earliest structures as Lexington was founded only two years earlier. It remains a private residence, a direct link to Kentucky’s pioneer past.
Louisiana: Parlang Plantation
Dating to around 1750, the Parlang Plantation near New Roads features French Creole architecture, with its raised brick and wide galleries. Though more like a grand estate, it reflects Louisiana’s colonial aristocracy and architectural heritage.
Maine: Mor-Roy House
Constructed between 1750-1760 in Bowdoin, Maine, the Mor-Roy House stands among the oldest in New England. Surrounded by oak and maple trees, it embodies colonial Maine’s rural life and resilience.