West Gardenside in Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Kenton's Blue Hole
Erected 2010 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1555.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 38° 2.437′ N, 84° 33.567′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. It is in West Gardenside. Marker is on Parkers Mill Road (Kentucky Route 1968) north of Chinquapin Lane, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington KY 40504, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lexington (approx. one mile away); Preston's Cave Spring (approx. 1˝ miles away); Rock Quarry (approx. 1.8 miles away); Barn Foundation (approx. 1.8 miles away); Rock Fence (approx. 1.8 miles away); Bur Oak (approx. 1.8 miles away); Building Foundation (approx. 1.8 miles away); Woodburn (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Also see . . . Blue Hole — Welcome to McConnell Springs!. The park's website. (Submitted on April 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.