Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
The Trabue Family Vault
Photographed By Craig Doda, August 30, 2022
1. The Trabue Family Vault Marker
The Kentucky Trust for Historic Preservation has recently undertaken a project with the support of descendants of the Trabue family of Kentucky. The Trabue vault at the Frankfort Cemetery was built in 1850, but in the 1960's the facade of the vault collapsed and has languished ever since. The vault and surrounding plot is one of the largest family plots in the cemetery where at rest are Elizabeth Trabue Trabue, and her sister Martha Trabue King, both daughters of Revolutionary War veteran James Trabue. Built in 1850 the vault was designed by R. E. Launitz of New York, who is considered the father of monumental sculpture in America. The Trust is working with descendants to restore this once impressive structure but we require help to accomplish the project. Please consider supporting our project, learn more about our non-profit organization and learn how you can support this project at the website below.
Erected by Kentucky Trust for Historic Preservation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 38° 11.65′ N, 84° 51.96′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Daniel Boone's Grave (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Confederate Dead (within shouting distance of this marker); Kentucky's State Mound (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lt. Presley N. O'Bannon, USMC (about 300 feet away); Kentucky War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Vietnam Conflict (about 400 feet away); Korean Conflict (about 400 feet away); World War I (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.
Photographed By Craig Doda, August 30, 2022
2. The Trabue Family Vault Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, August 30, 2022
3. The Trabue Family Vault Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 349 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
