====== John Dempsey House (BE 1019) ====== John Dempsey House Constructed in the early 19th Century, the John Dempsey House is situated in the Mud Lick Valley on Risner Road. The [[historic homes|house]] enjoys a secluded rural setting with a branch of the creek meandering through the property. It is a substantial two-story log dwelling on the hall-parlor plan, with stout logs joined by half-dovetail notching. A massive, stucco-clad stone chimney adjoins the north elevation. The two-story front porch is a recent addition. John Dempsey was one of many Irish immigrants who settled in the [[Verona]] area in the mid-19th century. ===== Related Topics ===== * [[Historic Buildings]]