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

Wickland

Photographed by Trinket Troy, April 25, 2006

1. Wickland Marker

Inscription. This Georgian mansion, built ca. 1815 by Charles A. Wickliffe, is known as the home of 3 governors: the builder, gov. of Ky., 1839-40; his son, Robert C. Wickliffe, gov. of Louisiana, 1856-60; and his grandson, J. C. W. Beckham, gov. of Ky., 1900-07. Based on designs of John Rogers and John M. Brown, it has hand-carved woodwork and stairway with no visible support.

Erected 1977 by The Kentucky Historical Society and the Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1604.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.

Location. 37° 48.69′ N, 85° 27.256′ W. Marker is in Bardstown, Kentucky, in Nelson County. It is on Bloomfield Road (U.S. 62) 0.4 miles east of East Stephen Foster Avenue (U.S. 150). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 550 Bloomfield Road, 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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Wickland (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Wickland (about 600 feet away); Federal Hill (approx. 0.3 miles away); 2015 Flag Dedication

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Mack Rowan (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bardstown.

Photographed by Kevin W., August 28, 2024

2. Wickland Marker

Wickland Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Trinket Troy, April 25, 2006

3. Wickland Mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2006, by Trinket Troy of Burke, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,794 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 30, 2006, by Trinket Troy of Burke, Virginia. 2. submitted on September 2, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on April 30, 2006, by Trinket Troy of Burke, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.