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

Father of Kentucky Historical Society Highway Marker Program

Highway Marker Program Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2013

1. Highway Marker Program Marker

Inscription. After a full career of distinguished public service, W. A. Wentworth directed rapid expansion of Ky. Historical Highway Marker Program as Chairman, 1962 until his death, 1971. Born New Hampshire, 1888. Public Relations executive with Borden Co., N.Y., for 27 years. President General, Natl. Society Sons of the American Revolution.

In 1962, eighty percent of the few markers in Kentucky were located in the Bluegrass area. Under leadership of W. A. Wentworth, markers were erected in every county with more than 1100 in the state. Affection for his “adopted state” was displayed by dedication to this program.

Erected 1971 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1420.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.

Location. 38° 12.017′ N, 84° 52.55′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. It is on Lewis Street south of Clinton Street (Kentucky Route 420), on the

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left when traveling north. Marker is on the Old State Capitol Building grounds, at the northeast corner of the property, beside the sidewalk and adjacent to the north parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 West Broadway Street, Frankfort KY 40601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old State House (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederates Here (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Congregation (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old State House (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of Kentucky (within shouting distance of

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2013

2. Highway Marker Program Marker

this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); William Goebel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Kentucky State Prison Keystone (about 300 feet away); Governor William Goebel (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

Highway Marker Program image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2013

3. Highway Marker Program

Old Kentucky State House in background.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2013

4. Highway Marker Program Marker

Old Kentucky State House in background.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2013

5. Highway Marker Program Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 351 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 26, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.