Cardinal Valley in Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Rock Quarry

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 21, 2022

1. Rock Quarry Marker

Inscription. This quarry was most likely the primary source of rock used to build the rock fences, building foundations and dam in the park. The exposed rock is limestone, the dominant bedrock of the Bluegrass. The limestone was easily chipped out 'or removed from hillsides with hand tools such as pick axes.

Rock quarry on private farm in Jessamine County circa 1920. (Source: Kentucky Historical Society)
Various tools.used by quarry workers and stone masons alike.
Funded in part by the Friends of McConnell Springs and the Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Kentucky

Erected by Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Parks & Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 38° 3.236′ N, 84° 31.883′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. It is in Cardinal Valley. Marker can be reached from Rebmann Lane. Located deep within the 26-acre McConnell Springs Park (about a 1600 foot walk). 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 within walking distance of this marker. Barn Foundation (a few steps from this marker); Rock Fence (within shouting distance of this marker); Building Foundation

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bur Oak (about 400 feet away); McConnell Springs Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); McConnell Springs (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lexington Named / Lexington Settled (approx. 0.3 miles away); Preston's Cave Spring (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 21, 2022

2. Rock Quarry Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 21, 2022

3. Rock Quarry Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 21, 2022

4. Rock Quarry Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.