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

Capital Bridge

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 30, 2022

1. Capital Bridge Marker

Inscription. Erected pursuant to an act
of the
General Assembly of Kentucky
enacted in 1934,
as a memorial to the
men and women of Kentucky
who rendered
service to their country
in the army, navy,
and other
military service during the
World War and other
previous wars,
in grateful appreciation
of their
patriotism and sacrifices.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.

Location. 38° 11.853′ N, 84° 52.447′ W. Memorial is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. It is on East Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 101 E Main St, Frankfort KY 40601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Annual Award of Merit (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Capital Bridge (a few steps from this marker); John Hampton House / Early Stone House (within shouting distance of this marker); State Arsenal (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Tunnel in Kentucky / Frankfort Union Station (about 400 feet away); Paul Sawyier Boyhood Home (about 400 feet away); The Famous Old Weisiger House (about 500 feet away); T-8 90mm Antitank Gun (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

Another marker is no longer nearby. State Arsenal (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 30, 2022

2. Capital Bridge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.