Louisville’s Historic Shantyboathouse

Louisville’s Historic Shantyboathouse Welcome to the Shantyboathouse!

Featured twice in the Courier Journal, this property is uniquely one-of-a-kind and boasts a story that prompted the Louisville Landmarks Commission award it a historical historical plaque in 2019!

Excited to share our very own Courier Journal has published their 4th article about us in 5 years! After being nominated...
02/14/2026

Excited to share our very own Courier Journal has published their 4th article about us in 5 years! After being nominated Louisville Home of the Week & a Top 3 Historical Home Renovation in Louisville, we were now selected as one of the top modern renovations in the Nulu / Butchertown area!

Check out this article from Courier Journal:

From Edison's past to modern living: See 3 unique Butchertown homes

Explore three homes in Louisville's historic Butchertown, including Thomas Edison's former residence, a 'shantyboat' house, and a renovated shotgun.

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Franklin Street, Louisville, Ky
Butchertown, KY

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