Bardstown in Nelson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Wickland

Home of Three Governors

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 18, 2025

1. Wickland Marker

Inscription.
This Georgian-style house, built circa 1825-1828, has been the home of three governors.

Charles Anderson Wickliffe (1788-1869),
His son, Robert C. Wickliffe (1819-1895)
and his grandson,
John Crepps Wickham Beckham (1869-1940).

Charles Anderson Wickliffe, a vigorous supporter of the War of 1812, also served as aide-de-camp to two American generals.

Erected 2017 by General Zachary Taylor Chapter National Society United States Daughters of 1812.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 37° 48.786′ N, 85° 27.207′ W. Marker is in Bardstown, Kentucky, in Nelson County. It is on Bloomfield Road (U.S. 62) 0.1 miles west of Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling west. The marker is near the parking area on the grounds of historic Wickland mansion. From the entrance on Bloomfield Road, follow the driveway 1/10 mile to the parking area. The mansion is a short walk from the parking area. The marker is to the right of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 550 Bloomfield Rd, Bardstown KY 40004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Louisville 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, 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: A different marker also named Wickland (within shouting

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distance of this marker); a different marker also named Wickland (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); 2015 Flag Dedication (approx. 0.4 miles away); Federal Hill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mack Rowan (approx. half a mile away); Abolitionism, War, Emancipation (approx. half a mile away); The Enslaved as Property (approx. half a mile away); Slave Population & Deaths (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bardstown.

Front side of Wickland. Marker is to the right of the entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 18, 2025

2. Front side of Wickland. Marker is to the right of the entrance

Back side of Wickland image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 18, 2025

3. Back side of Wickland

Wickland sign at entrance from Bloomfield Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 18, 2025

4. Wickland sign at entrance from Bloomfield Road

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 2, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 3, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.