The Mother Goose

The Mother Goose

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4.0 of 5 bubbles26 reviews
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Ron D
Lexington, KY198 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Solo
If you are in Hazard, KY, it is worth a drive by to the see the Mother Goose structure alongside Route 476. Local resident George Stacy demonstrated his rural genius by starting to build the creative building in 1935 and finished in 1940. He lived in the house which has started national attention intl his death several years ago. It is a great mountain photo opportunity.
Written July 9, 2018
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cheryl h
Durham, NC57,920 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2016 • Couples
This is why we travel on back roads instead of interstates. Where else would you see something like this. The man who lived there started building it in 1935 and finished it in 1940. The windows in the middle section are shaped like an egg and the eyes are car lights that used to blink on and off. If you are in the area be sure to stop and ask a local for the directions to the house. It's a must see.
Written October 12, 2016
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Draphus S
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2014 • Family
Very interesting building made to look like a goose. My grand mother used to take us there when we were kids. Always make sure we stop by when we visit Hazard.
Written February 28, 2015
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Joseph Y
San Francisco, CA364 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2014 • Family
The Mother Goose building in Hazard is a monument that should remind us of George Stacy's imagination and creative genius. Stacy started working on the house in 1935. It was completed in 1940. ----- Worth a drive by if you are in the area. Very different.
Written June 5, 2014
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BrownsburgBoiler
Brownsburg, IN82 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • Couples
We were on a road trip and enjoying the fall colors. This roadside attraction was worth a stop. A sign on the building said it was being converted into a hotel
Written October 23, 2019
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SPQR22
Tallahassee, FL52 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Solo
There is nothing to see here but a structure shaped like a goose. Do not make the drive as it is not worth the effort.
Written July 4, 2018
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Grumpy old fart
Whitesburg, KY17 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019
I remember riding by this when I was 4 or 5 years old. Once a notorious beer joint. It has been kept up well over the years. I'm not sure what's in it now. The by pass took a lot away from downtown Hazard
Written November 30, 2019
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14Tamar
Lakewood, NJ11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Family
We drove to Hazard Kentucky from New Jersey, an 11 or so hour drive. I decided to go to see the Mother Goose House because it's seriously different. You make your way around these twirly roads and suddenly there she is! Mama Goose is just roosting there, watching all the children in Hazard, I guess. It's sweet to look at, and that's all I could do and that is fine with me! I didn't expect to go into someone's private house. I looked around, took pics from different sides, even including the house next door which has an almost vertical driveway! Not for the faint of heart. The mountains around are majestic and powerful, and this is a sweet change.
Written January 29, 2018
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Julie
Nashville, TN43 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Family
I have always loved this structure, Hazard is limited in what it has to offer in terms of attractions. This is a super neat place to stop and check out! If you like architecture, it is a must! You won't forget it!
Written July 7, 2017
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NectarKY
Richmond, KY42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2016 • Family
Have you never seen the Mother Goose? Drive to Wabaco just outside Hazard and see something like no where else in the world, plus you'll love the mountains, but beware, they never get out of you system.
Written February 17, 2016
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