Berry Mansion

Description

The Berry Mansion was built in Frankfort, Kentucky, in 1900 by George Franklin Berry. It is located on a hill just west of downtown that overlooks the state capitol building. The 200acre estate surrounding the home was named "Juniper Hill" after the red cedar trees (Juniperus virginiana) located on the property. HistoryThis estate has had several names over the years. The property became a campground for Union Army soldiers during the Civil War. Later the property was owned by a gentleman known as "Preacher Arnold."