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

Inauguration Elm

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

1. Inauguration Elm Marker

Inscription. Traditionally, governors of Kentucky were inaugurated under this elm during the first century of statehood.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.

Location. 38° 11.982′ N, 84° 52.607′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. It is on West Broadway Street west of Lewis Street, on the right when traveling west. 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: Governor William Goebel (a few steps from this marker); Old Kentucky State Prison Keystone (within shouting distance of this marker);

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William Goebel (within shouting distance of this marker); 1864 Attack on Frankfort (within shouting distance of this marker); Old State House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gov. George Madison (1763-1816) (about 300 feet away); Confederates Here (about 300 feet away); Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of Kentucky (about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

2. Inauguration Elm Marker

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 220 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.