Capt. Jack Jouett House
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Here lived the Revolutionary War hero who made the historic ride from Cuckoo Tavern to Charlottesville in 1781 to warn Jefferson of the approach of the British. Father of famous artist, Matthew Harris Jouett.
For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Capt. John "Jack" Jouett, Jr.
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