Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Frankfort
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 30, 2012
1. Frankfort Marker
Site surveyed July 16, 1773. Founded by General James Wilkinson. Chartered by Virginia Legislature Oct., 1786. Chosen Capital of Kentucky December 1792.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. Marker 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.
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);
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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 319 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 31, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
