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

Welcome To Kentucky

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

1. Welcome To Kentucky Marker

Inscription.
The Bluegrass State, famous for its hospitality. Extends a warm welcome to all visitors. We're happy to have you as guests. We hope you will explore Kentucky. The state's scenic charm, its many recreational opportunities. And the numerous mementos of its colorful history.

We invite you also to the hospitality of Kentucky State Parks. With an already outstanding state parks system. Kentuckians approved in 1960 a multi-million-dollar program to develop for the welcomed tourist and for ourselves Americas number-one system of state recreation areas. At our state parks you will find attractive accommodations. Fine food, unspoiled natural beauty and complete recreational facilities. In Kentucky, you are never more than one hour's travel from a state park or shrine

We're glad you came to Kentucky. Visit us again soon.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.

Location. 38° 11.168′ N, 84° 52.585′ 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 east 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

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this marker. This Is Kentucky's Floral Clock (here, next to this marker); A Civil War Reprisal (here, next to 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 800 feet away); Kentucky's Executive Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Emma Guy Cromwell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Franklin County, 1795 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

2. Welcome To Kentucky Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

3. Welcome To Kentucky 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 95 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.