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

This Is Kentucky's Floral Clock

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

1. This Is Kentucky's Floral Clock Marker

Inscription.
It is planted with 13,000 Alternantera and Santolina foliage plants. The clock is one of the largest in the world and is similar to the famos clocks of Edinburgh, Scotland and weighs 200,000 pounds. The base is faced with native Kentucky field stone. The minute hand is 20-1/2 feet long and weighs 530 pounds. The hour hand is 15-1/2 feet long and weighs 420 pounds. The hands, of cast aluminum are finished in "Kentucky Blue."

Built in 1961, the clock was dedicated on May 4 by the Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc. Co-Sponsor of the clock with the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The pool in front of the clock is used by many visitors as a wishing well. Funds from the pool are used for charitable purposes, including the purchase of recreation equipment for children in the state child-care institutions.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical date for this entry is May 4, 1961.

Location. 38° 11.168′ N, 84° 52.582′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of Capital Avenue and Capitol Avenue Loop, on the left when traveling south on Capital Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Capital Ave, 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

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. Welcome To Kentucky (here, next to this marker); A Civil War Reprisal (a few steps from this marker); The Kentucky State Capitol Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Freedom Tree (about 600 feet away); Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (about 700 feet away); Kentucky's Executive Mansion (about 800 feet away); Emma Guy Cromwell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cherry Blossom Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

2. This Is Kentucky's Floral Clock Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

3. This Is Kentucky's Floral Clock Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

4. This Is Kentucky's Floral Clock Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

5. This Is Kentucky's Floral Clock Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.