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

O.F.C.–Stagg Distillery

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022

1. O.F.C.–Stagg Distillery Marker (Side A)

Inscription. E. H. Taylor, Jr., important figure in distilling industry, established the O.F.C. Distillery in 1869-70. Purchased by Geo. Stagg in 1878 and, in 1904, renamed George T. Stagg Distillery. During prohibition, one of few distilleries in the U.S. granted federal permit to bottle medicinal whiskey, allowing it to remain open. Albert Blanton became president in 1921.

Purchased by Schenley Distillers Corp. in 1929, it was greatly expanded and modernized in the 1930s. Sold again in 1992, it was renamed Buffalo Trace Distillery in 1999. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 2013 as an exceptional distillery complex that contains a unique collection of historic buildings and structures.

Erected 2014 by Kentucky Historical Society • Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2428.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 38° 12.829′ N, 84° 52.072′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of Wilkinson Boulevard (U.S. 127/421) and Great Buffalo Trace, on the right when traveling south on Wilkinson Boulevard

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. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 980 Wilkinson Blvd, 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. Leestown (a few steps from this marker); Stony Point (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Great Buffalo Trace (about 500 feet away); Buffalo Trace (approx. 0.2 miles away); Buffalo Trace Distillery - - Warehouse C (approx. ¼ mile away); Warehouse H (approx. ¼ mile away); George T. Stagg Distillery (approx. ¼ mile away); Building 28 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

Also see . . .
1. Unmatched History. Interactive timeline, beginning in 1771, of the distillery and the area surrounding it (Buffalo Trace Distillery) (Submitted on August 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. George T. Stagg Distillery (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the distillery, which was listed in 2001. (National Archives) (Submitted on August 2, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

O.F.C.–Stagg Distillery Marker (Side B) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022

2. O.F.C.–Stagg Distillery Marker (Side B)

O.F.C.–Stagg Distillery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022

3. O.F.C.–Stagg Distillery Marker

Featured marker is on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.