Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Welcome To The Old Frankfort Pike Scenic Byway and the Lexington-Frankfort Scenic Corridor
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 21, 2022
1. Welcome To The Old Frankfort Pike Scenic Byway and the Lexington-Frankfort Scenic Corridor Marker
Inscription.
Welcome To The Old Frankfort Pike Scenic Byway and the Lexington-Frankfort Scenic Corridor. . The foundation and framework of today's international equine industry originated here. This history began over 250 years ago, on an unusual geologic and topographic stage. The founding sires and dams of the Thoroughbred and Standardbred horse breeds grazed these pastures, along with the root stock of the great western free-range cattle herds. , Welcome to our neighborhood. , The Lexington-Frankfort Scenic Corridor, Inc. , www.oldfrankfortpike.org , Images are used with permission from: The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) Berea College (BC) University of Kentucky (UK) Lexington Public Library (LPL) Keeneland Racecourse (KR) Library of Congress (LOC) Kentucky Heritage Council (KHC) National Sporting Library and Museum (NSLM) Calumet Farm (CF) Jo-Ellen Fischback (JF) Christine Amos (CA) , For information on any topic presented and to learn more about the Scenic Corridor Area, please visit , www.oldfrankfortpike.org
The foundation and framework of today's
international equine industry originated here.
This history began over 250 years ago, on an
unusual geologic and topographic stage.
The founding sires and dams of the
Thoroughbred and Standardbred horse breeds
grazed these pastures, along with the root stock
of the great western free-range cattle herds.
Welcome to our neighborhood.
The Lexington-Frankfort Scenic Corridor, Inc.
www.oldfrankfortpike.org
Images are used with permission from: The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS)
Berea College (BC) University of Kentucky (UK) Lexington Public
Library (LPL) Keeneland Racecourse (KR) Library of Congress (LOC)
Kentucky Heritage Council (KHC) National Sporting Library and Museum
(NSLM) Calumet Farm (CF) Jo-Ellen Fischback (JF) Christine Amos (CA)
For information on any topic presented and to learn more
about the Scenic Corridor Area, please visit
www.oldfrankfortpike.org
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals.
Location. 38° 4.12′ N, 84° 33.433′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. Marker is on Old Frankfort Pike, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington KY 40502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
2. Welcome To The Old Frankfort Pike Scenic Byway and the Lexington-Frankfort Scenic Corridor Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 21, 2022
3. Welcome To The Old Frankfort Pike Scenic Byway and the Lexington-Frankfort Scenic Corridor Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 21, 2022
4. Welcome To The Old Frankfort Pike Scenic Byway and the Lexington-Frankfort Scenic Corridor Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 21, 2022
5. Welcome To The Old Frankfort Pike Scenic Byway and the Lexington-Frankfort Scenic Corridor Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.