The Morehead House is located at 326 West Main Street in Frankfort, Kentucky; built by Mark Hardin, Registrar, Kentucky Land Office, in 1810. Henry Clay, Kentucky's nationally known statesman, frequently stayed in the residence while visiting Frankfort. His legal clients, including Aaron Burn, former Vice President of the United States, frequently brought him to Frankfort. When General LaFayette visited Kentucky in 1826, he was offered the residence as a place of hospitality during his stay.

The present name of the building comes from former Governor Charles Slaughter Morehead who was elected governor in 1855 on the American or Know Nothing Ticket. Prior to his election, he lived and practiced law in the building. He purchased the property in 1847 and lived there with his family. Governor Morehead was charged in 1861 with affording aid and comfort to the enemies of the government and imprisoned in New York until 1862. He returned to Frankfort in 1868 protesting that he had not learned why he had been confined during the rebellion. He died on December 23, 1869, at Greenville, Mississippi.

In the late 1800's and 1900's, the property was used as a residence, law office and rooming house. Roy Woodall, an attorney and Insurance Commissioner, purchased the property in 1961. During his ownership, he lived in and maintained a law office in the building. Former Governor Simeon Willis also had a law office in the building during this time. He sold the property to William E. Johnson, Morris E. Burton, and J. C. Roberts. Mr. Johnson later acquired the interests of Messrs. Burton and Roberts. The property continues to be used as a law office for the firm of Johnson, True & Guarnieri and has been deemed a Kentucky Historical Landmark since 1965.

Johnson, True & Guarnieri
326 West Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502)875-6000
Fax: (502)875-6008

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The Morehead House, Offices of Johnson, True & Guarnieri.