Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
William Goebel
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
1. William Goebel Marker
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. Marker 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.
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); Confederates Here (within shouting distance of this marker); 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); Father of Kentucky Historical Society Highway Marker Program (about 300 feet away); 1864 Attack on Frankfort (about 400 feet away). 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
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Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
2. William Goebel Marker
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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 75 times since then and 7 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.
