Adsmore House & Gardens

06/20/2026

~ LAST DAY ~

11 am - 4 pm

Prices $1 - $75 (dogs).
Cash or Check

Note the Keurig coffee maker and doll house furniture.

06/18/2026

A ‘sneak peek’ at some of the merchandise on SALE at the Carriage House Gift Shop..

Thur — Fri — Sat
11 am - 4 pm

Most items reduced at least 50%.
CASH or CHECK on sale items.

06/17/2026

Kentucky Historic Travels will be presenting at Adsmore:
Lunch and Learn
Tuesday, June 23
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
$30 (includes lunch and program)
Reply to this post to reserve a seat.

💚 Adsmore House is located in Princeton, Caldwell County, Kentucky, approximately 30 miles east of the Tennessee River - the easternmost boundary of the Jackson Purchase. Because Princeton is so far west, it was not officially founded until December 1820, just one year after the Jackson Purchase took place, and 28 years after the establishment of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. When John Higgins arrived in Princeton c. 1842, the state was 50 years old, but the town was merely 22 years old - quite young in the grand scheme of things, right? So, it seems that John Higgins just might have gotten in on the ground floor of this small town’s growth.

John Higgins Sr. (1821 - 1899)

💛 John Mitchell Higgins was born on February 23, 1821, in South Carolina. Little else is known about Higgins until he arrived in Princeton sometime before 1842, when he married Nancy Leana Calvert on February 23, 1842, in Caldwell County. He likely arrived after 1840, as he is not listed in the 1840 U.S. Census for Princeton.

🤎 He quickly made something of himself; however, by the 1850 U.S. Census, Higgins was listed as a merchant with real estate totaling $3,000 in value, which would be equivalent to $124,606 today. Also by this time, the Higginses had welcomed two children into the world: Mary J. Higgins (b. 1846) and John M. Higgins Jr. (b. 1849).

💚 By 1860, John Higgins’ wealth had continued to grow. Listed as a dry goods merchant on the 1860 U.S. Census, Higgins reported that he had $10,000 ($390,332 today) in real estate - possibly two plantations he is said to have owned in the south - and his personal estate was valued at $20,000 ($780,665 today). By this time, the Higginses had expanded their family, adding David in 1855 and Martha in 1856.

💛 It is possible that the real estate he owned was either his dry goods store or his plantations, or maybe both, but what personal estate did he have worth $20,000? The answer is present-day Adsmore House.

❓ Interested in knowing the rest of the story? Check out the comments for the link to my full history post on my website!

🚗 In just under a week, I will be revisiting Adsmore House & Gardens and will be speaking at their Lunch and Learn! If you're in the area, come on out and see this gorgeous home. You'll have the added bonus of hearing me talk a bit about our travels! Contact Adsmore House if you're interested in attending this special event.

06/16/2026

Tonight at the George C**n Public Library
6:00 pm
NO CHARGE to attend

06/15/2026

If you want to attend the “Lunch and Learn” next Tuesday…
Please let me know ASAP…

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06/15/2026

The back room will be stocked with sale items including:
- Home Decor - Holiday Decor
- Susan Shaw - Chinoiserie
- Vintage, Antiques, and Collectibles

06/14/2026

Adsmore is excited to be featured in this article..
Plan a visit to Adsmore and experience for yourself all Princeton has to offer..

Princeton, Kentucky, is a historic city known for its walkable downtown, the Adsmore Museum, boutiques, cultural attractions, Big Springs Park, and eateries.

06/13/2026

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06/13/2026

An amazing evening of music..

06/11/2026

Tomorrow — Friday, June 12th
6:00 pm
FREE concert
Bring your lawn chair