Northside District in Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Fayette County

Photographed by Christopher Light, June 16, 2008

1. Fayette County Marker

Inscription. One of the three original counties formed when Kentucky Co., Virginia, was divided by Va. Act in 1780. Included area north and east of Ky. River, 37 persent-day counties and parts of 7 others. Reduced to its present boundaries by 1799.

Named for Marquis de Lafayette, French champion of liberty, who came to America in 1777 to assist with our war for independence.

Erected 1972 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1440.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.

Location. 38° 2.857′ N, 84° 29.89′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. It is in the Northside District. It is on West Main Street (U.S. 421). Located in front of the historic courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington KY 40507, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

It is also in

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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: Fayette County World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); Lexington Courthouses / Cheapside (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Vice President (within shouting distance of this marker); Fayette National Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Slavery in Fayette Co. / Cheapside Slave Auction Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Peaceful Protests for Equality / Turning a Blind Eye to a Movement (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Silversmith Shop (about 300 feet away); Skuller's Clock (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Other markers no longer nearby. John Cabell Breckinridge (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); John Hunt Morgan (1825-1864)

Photographed by Christopher Light, June 16, 2008

2. Fayette County Marker

(was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Adjacent Granite Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Christopher Light, June 16, 2008

3. Adjacent Granite Marker

Dedicated to all Innocent Victims of Crime; April 1991 Contributed by: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney; Crime Victims for Equal Rights.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,543 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.