Carter House

We are no longer open but please look at our lodging options in our info Built-in 1897 and is now converted to an entertainment center. M. Talley
(22)

Please call us to book your event! 606-796-0023

We have lodging available with the links below

https://www.airbnb.com/h/historicprivatebuildingwithdeck

https://www.airbnb.com/h/entirehouseonsaltlickcreek

https://www.airbnb.com/h/downtownontheohioriver

In the process of being built by Thomas Carter on the corner of Second and Main Streets and was almost completed at the time the old Carter Ho

use on Front Street (where the Vanceburg Christian Church is now located) burned down. The three-story building was built of brick, adorned with Italian marble, and had wrought-iron balconies on the Main and Second Street sides. As of 1905 the hotel contained 43 furnished guest rooms and served meals in a dining room well known for its high quality. Thomas Carter’s nephew Jack Carter took charge of the Hotel in March 1898 at the age of 37. He kept a well-stocked bar, according to a business listing in “The Sun” in 1900. The bar was lighted with electricity and was stocked with pure Bourbon and rye whiskeys. Sohl’s Old Gold beer was kept on tap and the Anheuser-Busch and Blue Grass bottled beer were sold. The hotel became known as one of the finest hostelries in Eastern Kentucky and was a favorite stopping place for traveling men. In 1906, local option laws banned saloons in Vanceburg, and this caused difficulties for the economic viability of the Carter House. The Carter House was a well-known landmark for hotel guests for approximately 20 years, but with the changing of alcohol laws, travel patterns, and cost of labor it became unprofitable. In 1919 the hotel was run as a rooming house by John Austin, for employees working on the first set of locks and dams on the Ohio River just below Vanceburg. In 1920 flames greatly damaged the third floor of the Carter House. The property was purchased by Max Block, who removed the upper story, renovated and built an apartment on the top floor, and opened a department store on the first floor. It eventually came into the hands of his son and daughter-in-law, Celia, and David Timmer. Upon the closing of the department store, the upstairs of the building later became the home of Stanley and Bertram attorney at law. The first floor housed Cabinet for Health and Family Services until they moved into their new building next to Dollar Store on the AA HWY

The Carter House was purchased by Shirley and Cary Cagle, who turned it into the current Event Center. They also have a Friday night Steak Night with steaks grilled by Shirley’s brother, Kenny Claxon, well known in the region from his former Kenny’s Restaurant on Second Street. The Cagle’s vision is to recreate the elegance and reputation of the first Carter House
- Lewis County History by Dr. Wm.

11/09/2024

11/06/2024

Ford STX Ranger, 4 cylinder Turbo, 46,271 miles,automatic, rear camera, bed liner, tires excellent

$22,000
claxon

11/05/2024

2024 Chevy Trax RS, 2500 miles, 1.2 liter Turbo, 6 speed automatic transmission, backup camera, heated seats and steering wheel, front wheel drive, Cacti Green in color.

$21,000

If interested contact @ Kenny Claxon

Vanceburg, Ky

11/05/2024

Cary has invested considerable time and money in the City of Vanceburg and has never received any funds from the City, Team Center or Chamber of Commerce.
This person has posted before with no validity to her statements.

11/05/2024

Notice
Jim Stanley is asking for you to send a pm DON’T
He has messaged several people on one of my post!

11/05/2024

Beautiful dishes just in time for the holidays!

11/04/2024

A few of items for sale at Carter House, pm me if interested in any item.

11/03/2024

Happy birthday to my beautiful daughter 💕. Thank you for all that you do for me, you are always there to listen, comfort and help me in anyway you can. Love you , have a wonderful day💕

11/03/2024

All the china for $100.00
10 dinner plates
8 bread plates
18 saucers
17 cups
1 creamer
Collected these for years
Beautiful set

11/03/2024

Beautiful China just in time for the holidays!

11/01/2024

Support local🫶🏻

10/31/2024

A Labor of Love! Second Street Diner
Our first restoration project, spearheaded by Cary Cagle and his dedicated team, marked a significant milestone in our journey to revitalize downtown Vanceburg. This undertaking proved to be an immense challenge, as the space was in dire need of extensive repairs and renovations for years. The building should’ve been demolished but we wanted to preserve it
The team's perseverance and skill were put to the test as they tackled a wide range of tasks, including:
- Completely stripping the building down
- Re-establishing sturdy flooring
- Installing a new drop ceiling drywall
- Fresh paint on walls and ceiling while preserving as much natural brick as possible
- Also, ceiling beams which we went to a local sawmill as we were trying to support local and were told they were too long so we had to have them shipped from New York.
- Upgrading all plumbing and electrical systems
- Replacing doors and walls
- Crafting a custom-built bar, and much more
Through the unwavering support of our construction team that helped revitalize, plus staff and customers, we managed to breathe new life into this once-dilapidated space. Despite the immense effort and long hours invested in this project, we look back on it with fond memories and gratitude.

10/26/2024

Cold weather will be here soon!

Sorel boots, new, men’s size 8, youth size 3 with fur line.
$30.00 each

10/26/2024

Check out Gluten Free Gals at Kangaroo Ridge ! Looks delicious! Fall customer appreciation day at KR!

10/22/2024

Support Cary for City Council: Restoring Our City's Heritage and Overcoming Challenges

We please encourage you to vote for Cary in the upcoming city council election. Cary has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to revitalizing our city's cherished buildings and has exciting plans to restore the historic buildings

Despite facing significant obstacles in obtaining state approval for his restoration efforts, Cary remains determined to see his vision through. At one point, he was even asked to raise the building two feet from the state, an impossible feat for a structure over 100 years old. While Cary continues to navigate these complex regulations and advocate for sensible solutions, he needs our support now more than ever.

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We are no longer open but please look at our lodging options in our info

Address

12 W Second Street
Vanceburg, KY
41179

Website

https://airbnb.com/h/downtownontheohioriver, https://www.airbnb.com/h/historicprivatebuildingwithdeck, http://airbnb.com

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Grinders

Lot of grinders and parts $200.00 for all or best reasonable offer.

The person that owns these dogs, you need to keep them at home. As you can see they are digging up Mom’s yard looking for moles

Winner!!!

Sound check is going on!

Campfire cook set hand forged by Doug Stack of Mountain Bear Forge. Tickets are $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00, 12 for $10.00 or 24 for $20.00 Set includes rack, heavy skillet, pan, 6 large utensils, 2 grates, 2 forks, 2 knives, 2 spoons and rotisserie. If you want to see this in person and pick up tickets just give us a call at Carter House 606-796-0023. Drawing will be held this Saturday August 19 at 5 pm. Other prizes will be available also. Dinner will be from 12:00 to 5:00 for $12.95.

From cheese boards to ribeyes we have you covered! From on-sight to offsite catering we have you covered! From rooftops to the AC we have you covered! Call us at 606-796-0023 or PM us We can do events from 10-200 people

We want to thank the Massie family for having Sarah’s bridal shower and wedding reception at Carter House. This was in June but we like to give the wedding party and their guest time to post their pictures first. It means the world to us that you picked us for such special times.