Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Farm Entryway and Pillar
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
1. Farm Entryway and Pillar Marker
This is an example of a farm
entryway, a type that has become
prevalent in the Bluegrass region.
Currently masons are asked to build new entrances at farms and estates, and this adds to the work they do in private gardens and on fence repair.
Throughout the Bluegrass region you can find many farm entryways of different types.
The photo below shows an historic fence and pillar at a farm in Woodford County.
Contemporary entryways as seen below are popular with farm owners who can afford them.
Inset: Millenium Farm
In 2004, the Dry Stone Conservancy built 1,700 linear feet of new drystone fence at this Bluegrass horse farm, including curved walls and the pillars you see above. New fence construction demonstrates that the tradition of dry-laid stone masonry is as relevant today as in the past.
Photo caption:DSC-certified masons dress the stone for the pillar during its construction at the 2007 Kentucky Folklife Festival (Marker Number 5.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 2004.
Location.
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
2. Farm Entryway and Pillar Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Turnpike Era Fence (a few steps from this marker); Franks Ford, Fishtrap Island, and Craw (a few steps from this marker); The R. T. Brooks Pavilion (a few steps from this marker); Kentucky Edge Fence (within shouting distance of this marker); Plantation Era Fence (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kentucky River Today (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bridge Abutments (about 400 feet away); List of CSO Points in Frankfort (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
3. Farm Entryway and Pillar Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 2 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.
