Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Frankfort
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, December 30, 2012
1. Frankfort Marker
Erected by Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 106.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 16, 1843.
Location. 38° 11.24′ N, 84° 52.749′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. It can be reached from Louisville Road (U.S. 60) 0.3 miles north of Lafayette Drive, on the right when traveling east. Located at the Capitol scenic overlook. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Frankfort KY 40601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to Kentucky's Capitol and Capital (a few steps from this marker); Franklin County, 1795 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Freedom Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Civil War Reprisal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome To Kentucky (approx. 0.2 miles away); This Is Kentucky's Floral Clock (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Frankfort Barracks (approx. 0.2 miles away); Emma Guy Cromwell (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, December 30, 2012
2. Capitol scenic overlook
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, December 30, 2012
3. View of Kentucky Capitol
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 529 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 31, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
