Woodford County Courthouse Marker

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Vesailles in Woodford County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Woodford County Courthouse

By Christopher Light, June 17, 2008

1. Woodford County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. On this courthouse square in 1790 Jesse Graddy built, of logs, first of county's four courthouses. Total cost was $22.50. James and Henry Thompkins completed second one, of stone, 1794. Third hall of justice, built of brick in 1812-13, cupola with clock added by 1846; other additions later. Structure burned 1965. Present courthouse completed 1970 by Gault Bros. of Lexington.

Erected 1988 by Kentucky Historical Society. (Marker Number 1847.)

Location. 38° 3.151′ N, 84° 43.827′ W. Marker is in Vesailles, Kentucky, in Woodford County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 62) and Court Street on South Main Street. Click for map. About 0.1 miles south of Lexington Street (U.S. 60). Marker is in this post office area: Versailles KY 40383, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Cedar Hall - Helm Place (approx. 8.4 miles away); Distinguished Officers - Alumni of Kavanaugh (approx. 8.9 miles away); Kavanaugh School (approx. 8.9 miles away); Renowned Congressman (approx. 9.8 miles away); Confederate Governor (approx. 10.7 miles away); Lt. Presley N. O'Bannon, USMC (approx. 12.2 miles away); Daniel Boone's Grave (approx. 12.2 miles away); Daniel Boone - Pioneer / Grave of Daniel Boone (approx. 12.5 miles away).