Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Old Kentucky State Prison Keystone
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
1. Keystone Marker
Keystone of arch at
entrance to old Kentucky
State Prison where state
office building now stands
in Frankfort. "Penitentiary
House" erected 1799. This
keystone placed 1837. Prison
abandoned 1937. Towers and
arch razed 1950.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1799.
Location. 38° 11.972′ N, 84° 52.583′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of West Broadway Street and Lewis Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Inauguration Elm (within shouting distance of this marker); 1864 Attack on Frankfort (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor William Goebel (within shouting distance of this marker); William Goebel (within shouting distance of this marker); Old State House (within shouting distance of this marker); Father of Kentucky Historical Society Highway Marker Program
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
2. Keystone and Marker
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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 55 times since then and 7 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.
