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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Pleasant_Hill,_KentuckyPleasant Hill, Kentucky - Wikipedia

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   Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, USA, is the site of a Shaker religious community that was active from 1805 to 1910. Following a preservationist effort that began in 1961, the site, now a National Historic Landmark, has become a popular tourist destination.

   • Added to NRHP: November 11, 1971
   • Built: 1805

   • Architect: Micajah Burnett
   • Location: Pleasant Hill, Kentucky

2. shakervillageky.org › history-and-restorationHistory + Restoration - Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

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   The Pleasant Hill Shakers were hardworking farmers, first or second generation descendants of pioneers who settled the early 1800s Kentucky River frontier. They were accustomed to overcoming hardships by using strong will, ingenuity and determination. The venture flourished and by 1823, there were 491 Shakers at Pleasant Hill with land holdings ...

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   Was Pleasant Hill a Shaker community?

   • At its peak in the 1850s it was one of the largest Shaker communities in the United States. It had approximately 600 members and 250 building and almost 2,800 acres of land. Unlike many Shaker communities, the architecture of Pleasant Hill was strongly influenced by one individual - Micajah Burnett.

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   What is Pleasant Hill known for?

   • Now known as the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, it is the largest restored Shaker community on 2,800 acres of farmland. Was this page helpful?

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   Why is Pleasant Hill called Shakertown?

   • The land, buildings and furnishings passed into private hands, and Pleasant Hill became a small country town called “Shakertown.” In 1961, a private nonprofit organization, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, was founded to restore the historic property. After the Shakers were gone, the buildings and property passed into private hands.

   History + Restoration - Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

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   When did Shakerism come to Kentucky?

   • Shakerism arrived in Kentucky by 1805 when Pleasant Hill was formed. At its peak in the 1850s it was one of the largest Shaker communities in the United States. It had approximately 600 members and 250 building and almost 2,800 acres of land.

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4. explorekyhistory.ky.gov › items › showShaker Village at Pleasant Hill | ExploreKYHistory

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   May 1, 2024 · Historical Marker #1481 in Mercer County recognizes the Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill. The Society of Believers, more commonly known as the Shakers, immigrated to America from England in 1774 to avoid religious persecution. By the early nineteenth century, they had founded two thriving communities in Kentucky. The settlement that was established at Pleasant Hill, near Harrodsburg, flourished ...

5. www.nps.gov › shaker-village-at-pleasant-hillShaker Village at Pleasant Hill - U.S. National Park Service

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   Feb 7, 2018 · Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Shakerism arrived in Kentucky by 1805 when Pleasant Hill was formed. At its peak in the 1850s it was one of the largest Shaker communities in the United States. It had approximately 600 members and 250 building and almost 2,800 acres of land. Unlike many Shaker communities, the architecture of Pleasant Hill was ...

6. www.tripsavvy.com › shaker-village-pleasant-hillHow to Visit the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Kentucky

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   Jun 26, 2019 · Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Address. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA. Phone +1 859-734-5411. Web Visit website. Shaker Village is a restored, historic religious community about 45 minutes away from Lexington, Kentucky. On this 3,000-acre site, you can learn about the history and religion of the previous residents, known as ...

   • Author: Mark Kahler
   • Phone: (859) 734-5411

   • Location: 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA

7. www.battlefields.org › visit › heritage-sitesThe Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill | American Battlefield Trust

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   The Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Kentucky. 3501 Lexington Road. Harrodsburg, KY 40330. United States. Get Directions. Website. http://www.shakervillageky.org. The Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is a restored indoor and outdoor living history museum that interprets the lives of the Shakers.

8. americanbyways.com › shaker-village-of-pleasant-hillShaker Village of Pleasant Hill - American Byways

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   History of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. The Shakers, formally known as the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Coming, are a Christian religious group that originated in Great Britain circa 1750. The first Shakers arrived in North America in 1774, and in 1805, a group had relocated to central Kentucky and established Pleasant ...