Versailles in Woodford County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Versailles Woodford County

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 8, 2024

1. Versailles Woodford County Marker

Inscription. From 1922, the home of Albert Benjamin Chandler. This illustrious son of the Pennyrile was elected state senator from the county. He was chosen by the people of Kentucky to be Lieutenant Governor. He twice served his people as United States Senator, and was twice honored by being elected Governor of the Commonwealth. In addition, his dedication to sports inspired his appointment as National Commissioner of Baseball.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 38° 3.404′ N, 84° 43.836′ W. Marker is in Versailles, Kentucky, in Woodford County. It is on Frankfort Street north of Elm Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 Frankfort St, Versailles KY 40383, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Bluegrass Region

and in Greater Lexington Area.

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,

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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: General Marquis de la Calmes (within shouting distance of this marker); Freemasonry in Versailles (approx. 0.2 miles away); Woodford County Courthouses (approx. 0.3 miles away); Watkins Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away); Big Spring Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sen. Joseph C. S. Blackburn (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Rose Hill Academy (approx. 0.4 miles away); Woodford County, 1789 / County Named (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Versailles.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . Pennyroyal Plateau. (Submitted on December 15, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 8, 2024

2. Versailles Woodford County Marker

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 8, 2024

3. Versailles Woodford County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.