Georgetown, Kentucky Development News

Georgetown Council Approves Disassembly and Storage of Historic Cabin #2

The Georgetown City Council discussed the future of Royal Spring Park Cabin #2, a historic log cabin potentially dating back to the 1830s-1870s. Experts indicated that relocating the cabin as an intact unit is difficult and that careful disassembly, labeling, and off-site storage would be the most viable approach for preservation. The cabin is in poor condition with significant rot in several logs and supporting structures, making replacement of large logs expensive and challenging. The council debated various restoration options, including using volunteers and contractors, and discussed the historical significance and educational potential of the cabin, even though it is not original to Georgetown. The primary decision was to disassemble the cabin, label its components, and find a secure storage location, with further decisions on restoration to be made later. The estimated cost for simply demolishing and disposing of Cabin #2 was $10,000, and a more detailed cost analysis for disassembly and preservation is pending. The council also acknowledged the need to address Cabin #1, which requires repair.