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

Building 28

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022

1. Building 28 Marker

Inscription. Built in 1881, this structure has seen many uses over the years. Originally constructed as Whiskey Warehouse A, it housed barrels of aging whiskey for several decades. As the distillery grew, the building served as a warehouse for bottling supplies, in addition to serving as the finished product and shipping warehouse. Today, it serves as our tourist center, gallery, and gift shop.

Erected by Buffalo Trace Distillery.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 38° 13.012′ N, 84° 52.205′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of Great Buffalo Trace and Fair Oaks Lane, on the left when traveling north on Great Buffalo Trace. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Frankfort KY 40601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western

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Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George T. Stagg Distillery (a few steps from this marker); Albert B. Blanton (a few steps from this marker); Buffalo Trace Distillery - - Warehouse C (within shouting distance of this marker); Firehouse Café (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Free House (about 400 feet away); Buffalo Trace (about 400 feet away); Warehouse H (about 500 feet away); Stony Point (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

Also see . . . 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.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022

2. Building 28 Marker

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 211 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.