Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Liberty Hall / John Brown (1757-1837)
Liberty Hall
A National Historic Landmark
This Georgian mansion was begun 1796, by John Brown and named for Lexington, Virginia academy he attended. His wife Margaretta and Elizabeth Love began first Sunday School west of Alleghenies in garden. Guests have included James Monroe, Zachary Taylor, Andrew Jackson and General Lafayette. In 1937 property deeded to Liberty Hall, Incorporated. Over.
John Brown (1757-1837)
A member of Continental Congress and one of Kentucky's first two United States senators, 1792-1805, John Brown was in Revolutionary War under Washington and served as aide to Lafayette. After reading law with Thomas Jefferson, he came to Kentucky and purchased this square from Andrew Holmes. In 1799 John married Margaretta Mason of New York; brought her here, 1801.
Erected 1979 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1653.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe, the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, the Former U.S. Presidents: #12 Zachary Taylor, the Kentucky Historical Society, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
Location. 38° 11.974′ N, 84° 52.863′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. Marker is on Wilkinson Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 218 Wilkinson Street, Frankfort KY 40601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lafayette's Tour (a few steps from this marker); Liberty Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Garrard/Crittenden House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Upper Benson Church Sesquicentennial (about 300 feet away); Site Of Love House (about 400 feet away); Garden Hall (about 400 feet away); Bibb Burnley House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.
Also see . . . Liberty Hall Historic Site. (Submitted on June 15, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 499 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. 4. submitted on October 4, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.