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

Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of Kentucky

Veterans of American Revolution Elected U.S. Senator from Kentucky

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2013

1. Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of Kentucky (marker side 1)

Inscription.
Veterans of American Revolution Elected
Governor of Kentucky Isaac Shelby, 1792-96, 1812-16; Col., Va. Militia
James Garrard, 1796-1800, 1800-04; Col., Va. Militia
Christopher Greenup, 1804-08; Col., Va. Militia
Charles Scott, 1808-12; Brevet Maj. Gen., Cont. Army
George Madison, 1816-died same year; Capt., Caroline Militia, Va.
John Adair, 1820-24; Brig. Gen., S.C. Line

Veterans of American Revolution Elected
U.S. Senator from Kentucky John Brown, 1792-1805; Private, Va. Militia
John Edwards, 1792-95; Drummer, Pa. Line
Humphrey Marshall, 1795-1804; Capt.,Va. Militia
John Breckinridge, 1801-05; Subaltern, Va. Militia
George Walker, 1814; Pvt., Morgan's Rifle Corps
John Adair, 1805-06; Brig. Gen., S.C. Line

Presented by Ky. Soc. Sons of the Revolution

Erected 1970 by Kentucky Society of the Sons of the Revolution, Kentucky Historical Society, and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1372.)

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism

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• War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.

Location. This memorial has been replaced by another memorial nearby. 38° 12.033′ N, 84° 52.592′ W. Memorial is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. It can be reached from the intersection of Clinton Street (Kentucky Route 420) and St Clair Street, on the right when traveling east. Located on the Old State Capitol Building grounds, on the north side of the property, near the northwest corner of the Old State Capitol. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 300 W Broadway 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Old State House (a few steps from this marker); Confederates Here (within shouting distance of this marker); William Goebel (within shouting distance of this marker); Father of Kentucky Historical Society Highway Marker Program (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old State House (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor William Goebel

Veterans of American Revolution Elected U.S. Senator from Kentucky (<i>marker side 2</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2013

2. Veterans of American Revolution Elected U.S. Senator from Kentucky (marker side 2)

(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Inauguration Elm (about 300 feet away); Early Congregation (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

Also see . . .
1. Revolutionary War service of the state’s early governors. Although only one formal engagement occurred in what would become Kentucky (the Battle of Blue Licks, August 19, 1782), the Revolutionary War had a significant impact on the state. Formed as a county of Virginia during the war (1776), and with significant ties to several colonies (including Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania) it was ensured that Kentucky’s future would be intertwined with the conflict that created the new independent nation. Kentucky's early political leaders serve as a prime example of the influence that the Revolutionary War had on the state. Their service to the colonies helped ensure their success in Kentucky politics. (Submitted on September 26, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Sons of the American Revolution. The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR or NSSAR) is an American congressionally chartered organization, founded in 1889 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The members of the society are male descendants of people who served in

Veterans of American Revolution Marker (<i>tall view; northwest corner Old State Capitol behind</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2013

3. Veterans of American Revolution Marker (tall view; northwest corner Old State Capitol behind)

the American Revolutionary War or who contributed to establishing the independence of the United States. It is dedicated to perpetuating American ideals and traditions, and to protecting the Constitution of the United States; the official recognition of Constitution Day, Flag Day, and Bill of Rights Day were established through its efforts. (Submitted on September 26, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Veterans of American Revolution Marker (<i>wide view; northwest corner Old State Capitol behind</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2013

4. Veterans of American Revolution Marker (wide view; northwest corner Old State Capitol behind)

Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of Kentucky Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

5. Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of Kentucky Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

6. Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of Kentucky Marker

Missing Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of Kentucky Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, September 20, 2021

7. Missing Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of Kentucky Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on July 27, 2024, by Mitchell Anderson of Ricetown, Kentucky. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 26, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 5, 6. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 7. submitted on November 12, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.