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

The Kentucky

The Commonwealths Own River.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

1. The Kentucky Marker

Inscription. The headwaters of the Kentucky River are in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. Its two main branches-the North and South Forks of the Kentucky River-come together at Beattyville. From there, the river flows about 255 miles to Carrollton, where it empties into the Ohio River. Between Beattyville and Carrollton, the river descends about 200 feet. For much of its length, the Kentucky River has carved a deep channel through the hilly Bluegrass region of Kentucky. On either side of that channel stand spectacular cliffs called the Palisades. For many thousands of years, the Kentucky River was much shallower than it appears today. Before the construction of a series of dams across the river in the 19th and early 20th centuries, much of the river's course was made up of rocky rivulets and rapids connecting occasional deep pools. The Kentucky River flows entirely within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Photo caption: 19th Century photograph of the Kentucky River at Frankfort. Photo courtesy of the Capital City Museum; City of Frankfort Department of Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites.

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Location. 38° 12.117′ N, 84° 52.837′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. It is on Wilkinson Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Located in River View Park west of the parking area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Capital on the Kentucky (a few steps from this marker); The Kentucky River Authority (a few steps from this marker); Bridge Abutments (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kentucky River Today (within shouting distance of this marker); Franks Ford, Fishtrap Island, and Craw

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

2. The Kentucky Marker

(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Farm Entryway and Pillar (about 500 feet away); Turnpike Era Fence (about 500 feet away); Amos Kendall (1789 - 1869) (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

3. The Kentucky Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.