Historical Marker
Hampton Court
Historical marker location:
Lexington, Kentucky
( Hampton Court (off of 3rd St. between Jefferson & Broadway), Lexington)
Attorney Charles H. Stoll began development in 1907 after orphan asylum razed. Built first luxury apartment building in Lexington known as “Stoll Flats” #310. Court named for Hampton Halley Lisle, Stoll’s son-in-law. In 1909, Col. Milton Young, former owner of McGrathiana Farm, bought the court and divided it into 25 lots.
(Reverse) In 1910, Young contracted for The Hanover #75, designed by well- known architects Messrs, Rowe & Gianini. Court developed until 1936. Four houses on Fourth Street end attributed to N. Warfield Gratz, including his home. Stone gates at either end of court are in Tudor Revival style. Listed on National Register of Historic Places.