Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Old State House
Registered National Historic Landmark
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
1. Old State House Marker
Old State House has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States.
Erected 1972 by U.S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 21, 1935.
Location. 38° 12.006′ N, 84° 52.56′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. It is on West Broadway Street, on the right when traveling west. 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: Father of Kentucky Historical Society Highway Marker Program (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); William Goebel (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of Kentucky
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Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
2. Old State House Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
3. Old State House Building
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 263 times since then and 9 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.
