Friends of Livermore

09/28/2025

IT'S OFFICIAL! The Livermore Mercantile is on the National Register of Historic Places. This designation will prove to be an important step forward in the restoration and future use the building. Hopefully, one day the building will be a blessing to the community.
This huge effort to secure the NRHP listing was spearheaded by Ralph & Diane Thacker and helped along by Chester & Connie Baldwin and others who gave time, talent, and treasure.
As Ralph would say, "Let's keep the ball rolling!"

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06/29/2025

Thank you to Dr. Ralph Thacker for spearheading the lengthy application process which has led to the Livermore Mercantile being successfully nominated to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Chester Baldwin made a presentation this past week to the Kentucky Heritage Council for the J.W. Quigg Mercantile Building to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Baldwin met with Mr. Marty Perry, who is the National Register Coordinator for the Kentucky Heritage Council, and he spoke at their meeting on Friday. The meeting was held at the Paul Sawyier Public Library in Frankfort.

The nomination passed unanimously after Baldwin’s presentation, and it will advance to the Washington DC board for review. The property could be officially designated as an historic national property by September. This designation will be a big help in the preservation process of the property.

Let’s keep the ball rolling!

06/28/2025

Celebrate BIG, Patriots!!! Let freedom ring!!

03/06/2025

More progress at the Livermore Mercantile has been made this week! We have POWER!
Everything is completed as far as getting electricity to the Mercantile. The new pole is up. The transformer I smounted to pole and wired in. And, the powerline has been run to the service pole and connected to the gooseneck going into the Mercantile.
This phase of the renovation will become a new commercial/retail space drawing more business to Livermore. What a wonderful opportunity for growth!

11/16/2024

PROGRESS!!!
The new electrical system is being installed in the north section of the Mercantile. Our own Mackey Bailey is working on this project. This will allow for heat & AC in the building, and it will become a fully-functioning retail space.

The old metal lean-to has been removed, and the east lawn has been cleared, graded, and sown with seed.

The Grand Old Lady is looking better all the time, and it is exciting to see new life being breathed into her bones.

Let’s keep the ball rolling!!

Please consider supporting this wonderful restoration project! Contact the Livermore Enhancement Foundation at 270-313-5969 for more details.

FOR THE COMMUNITY, BY THE COMMUNITY

08/01/2024

More improvements are happening at the Livermore Mercantile! Excavation and landscaping to improve lawn care and control vegetation were expertly executed by Roger Austin. Thank you, Roger for such a great job!

Our capital campaign “Raise the Roof” continues. We have received several gifts in the past month ranging from $300 to over $1,750.00. The goal Is to raise $240,000.00 to replace the roof and windows and make the Mercantile water tight and dry.

Please consider sending in your greatest donation possible! Help us see a miracle happen!!

Send your tax deductible gift to :
Livermore Enhancement Foundation
PO Box 499
Livermore, KY

FOR THE COMMUNITY, BY THE COMMUNITY

05/27/2024

05/27/2024

The Chamber Walk hosted by the Livermore Enhancement Foundation was a big success. Thank you to all who worked so hard to organize the event! BIG things are happening in Livermore, and we LOVE it!

03/26/2024

Dwight Logsdon moved the stumps yesterday using his tractor and grappling attachment. Thank you, Dwight for your continued work and support on this project. You are greatly appreciated!

03/24/2024

A new security door was installed under the leadership of Tristan Buckman.

Eight individuals volunteered for the work day, Brianna Baldwin, Collin Baldwin, Tristan Buckman, Logan Colburn, Russell West, Chester Baldwin, Ralph Thacker, and Nathan Gillette.

Nice work, team! And, thank you so much!

FOR THE COMMUNITY, BY THE COMMUNITY

03/24/2024

Removal of old shed and stumps was made much easier thanks to Collin Baldwin’s backhoe.