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

Albert B. Blanton

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022

1. Albert B. Blanton Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in 1890 and renovated in 1936, the building originally served as the boiler house for the distillery. All of the steam heat used to power the distillation process, heat the warehouses, and provide comfort heat for the distillery was produced in this facility. Today, the structure serves as the site for the bottling of our premium small batch bourbons and whiskies, including Buffalo Trace straight Kentucky bourbon whiskey and Blanton's single barrel bourbon. Each step of the bottling process is meticulously carried out by hand, ensuring the highest quality from the barrel to the bottle.

Erected by Buffalo Trace Distillery.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 38° 13.02′ N, 84° 52.21′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. Marker is on Great Buffalo Trace north of Fair Oaks Lane, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Great Buffalo Trce, 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.

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Building 28 (a few steps from this marker); George T. Stagg Distillery (within shouting distance of 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 500 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. Albert B. Blanton Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.