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According to Kentucky history, Abe Lincoln ate at several places in Kentucky that are still around. Thought for his birthday, Feb. 12, post on them.
Young Lincoln was stated to have chowed down at the Old Talbott Tavern in Bardstown, Ky. When he was five years old, his father and mother came here for their case that was being tried. The Tavern was right across the street from the courthouse.
This tavern first opened in 1779 and they offered the perfect trifecta, beds, edibles and strong spirits, for the weary traveler.
At time Lincoln would have visited they would have served a lot of game, such as squirrel, partridge, venison or raccoon. The Tavern still cooks burgoo, a thick stew of vegetables and meats, biscuits, grits and slow cooked pot roast, which the Lincolns could have eaten.
Another eating establishment that claims Lincoln stopped was the Old Stone Inn in Simpsonville, Kentucky. It was tavern and inn on the Midland Trail. It was built in the early 1800s. Lincoln's paternal grandparents and two uncles lived near here. His grandfather who was killed by Indians in ambush while he was planting corn is buried a few miles away. This is reason many believed he would have stopped here. Many other famous personages also have stopped here, including Andrew Jackson.
The foods offered by the Inn during Lincoln's time would have included locally grown produce, pork and fried chicken. There was also a separate tavern where men would have sipped bourbon and smoked.
Another place Lincoln is said to have visited is Henry Clay's estate of Ashland, in Lexington, Ky. Henry Clay was a good friend of Mary Todd's family. There is debate among historians if Abe ever dined at Ashland, but they are sure Mary and her family did.
The Clays raised pigs and Henry Clay's wife, Lucretia, was known for her hams that she sold at Lexington's downtown market, which still exists. Mrs. Clay would have served ham, sweet potato biscuits, chicken and dumplings. She was known as an excellent cook and hostess.
Lincoln was also good friends with Joshua Speed. Joshua was the son of John and Lucy Speed of Louisville, Kentucky. They owned Farmington, a beautiful Federal style home built in 1816 and likely designed by Thomas Jefferson.
Lincoln knew Speed when he was in Springfield, Illinois. Lincoln visited Farmington after Abe and Mary's engagement was first broken off. He stayed at the Speed home for the entire month of August in 1841.
The food he ate at Farmington is reflected in the "Speed Family Heritage Recipes: Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Farmington Historic Plantation". They would have served home grown produce and ham. chicken and game.
These are a few places that Abe Lincoln would have dined and stayed in Kentucky. There would have been others, but these are places that have been documented.
From:
"Where Abe Ate", "Kentucky Living Magazine", February, 2018. pages 38-40.
Happy Birthday to President Lincoln!
Young Lincoln was stated to have chowed down at the Old Talbott Tavern in Bardstown, Ky. When he was five years old, his father and mother came here for their case that was being tried. The Tavern was right across the street from the courthouse.
This tavern first opened in 1779 and they offered the perfect trifecta, beds, edibles and strong spirits, for the weary traveler.
At time Lincoln would have visited they would have served a lot of game, such as squirrel, partridge, venison or raccoon. The Tavern still cooks burgoo, a thick stew of vegetables and meats, biscuits, grits and slow cooked pot roast, which the Lincolns could have eaten.
Another eating establishment that claims Lincoln stopped was the Old Stone Inn in Simpsonville, Kentucky. It was tavern and inn on the Midland Trail. It was built in the early 1800s. Lincoln's paternal grandparents and two uncles lived near here. His grandfather who was killed by Indians in ambush while he was planting corn is buried a few miles away. This is reason many believed he would have stopped here. Many other famous personages also have stopped here, including Andrew Jackson.
The foods offered by the Inn during Lincoln's time would have included locally grown produce, pork and fried chicken. There was also a separate tavern where men would have sipped bourbon and smoked.
Another place Lincoln is said to have visited is Henry Clay's estate of Ashland, in Lexington, Ky. Henry Clay was a good friend of Mary Todd's family. There is debate among historians if Abe ever dined at Ashland, but they are sure Mary and her family did.
The Clays raised pigs and Henry Clay's wife, Lucretia, was known for her hams that she sold at Lexington's downtown market, which still exists. Mrs. Clay would have served ham, sweet potato biscuits, chicken and dumplings. She was known as an excellent cook and hostess.
Lincoln was also good friends with Joshua Speed. Joshua was the son of John and Lucy Speed of Louisville, Kentucky. They owned Farmington, a beautiful Federal style home built in 1816 and likely designed by Thomas Jefferson.
Lincoln knew Speed when he was in Springfield, Illinois. Lincoln visited Farmington after Abe and Mary's engagement was first broken off. He stayed at the Speed home for the entire month of August in 1841.
The food he ate at Farmington is reflected in the "Speed Family Heritage Recipes: Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Farmington Historic Plantation". They would have served home grown produce and ham. chicken and game.
These are a few places that Abe Lincoln would have dined and stayed in Kentucky. There would have been others, but these are places that have been documented.
From:
"Where Abe Ate", "Kentucky Living Magazine", February, 2018. pages 38-40.
Happy Birthday to President Lincoln!
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