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

William Goebel

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

1. William Goebel Marker

Inscription. Fell here Jan. 30th, 1900

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is January 30, 1900.

Location. 38° 12.003′ N, 84° 52.604′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. It is on West Broadway Street, on the right when traveling west. Located in front of the Kentucky Old State Capitol Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 W Broadway St, 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: Governor William Goebel (within shouting distance of this marker); Inauguration Elm (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of Kentucky

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(within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Old State House (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederates Here (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old State House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Kentucky State Prison Keystone (within shouting distance of this marker); Gov. George Madison (1763-1816) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

Regarding William Goebel. William Justus Goebel was the 34th governor of Kentucky for four days in 1900, having been sworn in on his deathbed a day after being shot by an assassin. Goebel remains the only state governor in the United States to ever be assassinated while in office.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

2. William Goebel Marker

William Justus Goebel (January 4, 1856 – February 3, 1900) image. Click for full size.

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3. William Justus Goebel (January 4, 1856 – February 3, 1900)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on March 26, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.