Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Garden Hall

Photographed By Dave Knoch, June 14, 2015

1. Garden Hall Marker

Inscription.
This Georgian home was built by Graham Vreeland in 1913. He was founder, publisher, and editor of the Frankfort News, which later became the State Journal. The architect was D. X. Murphy, who designed the grandstand and twin spires at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Artist Paul Sawyier lived on this property from 1910-12.
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Erected 2013 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2406.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 38° 11.914′ N, 84° 52.886′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of Wapping Street and Wilkinson Street, on the left when traveling west on Wapping Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 417 Wapping St, 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. Site Of Love House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bibb Burnley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Part of the Corner in Celebrities Historic District

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Liberty Hall / John Brown (1757-1837) (about 400 feet away); Vest-Lindsey House (about 400 feet away); Corner In Celebrities (about 400 feet away); Lafayette's Tour (about 400 feet away); Paul Sawyier Library (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

2. Garden Hall Marker

Photographed By Dave Knoch, June 14, 2015

3. Garden Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 457 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 17, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. 2. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on June 17, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.