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

Labrot & Graham Distillery

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 9, 2015

1. Labrot & Graham Distillery Marker

Inscription.
Labrot & Graham Distillery
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America

2000
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Erected 2000.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.

Location. 38° 6.77′ N, 84° 48.6′ W. Marker is in Versailles, Kentucky, in Woodford County. Marker can be reached from McCracken Pike (Kentucky Route 1659) 2½ miles west of Versailles Road (U.S. 60). Take U.S. Highway 60 to Steele Road in Woodford County. Follow Steele Road to KY Highway 1659 and follow signs to distillery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7855 McCracken Pike, Versailles KY 40383, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Labrot & Graham Distillery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Millville Christian Church (approx. 2 miles away); a different marker also named Labrot & Graham Distillery

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(approx. 2.1 miles away); Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Buena Vista / Todd House (approx. 5.1 miles away); Morgan's First Raid (approx. 5.1 miles away); Lexington & Ohio R.R. (approx. 5.2 miles away); Site of Rose Hill Academy (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Versailles.

Regarding Labrot & Graham Distillery. Now named the Woodford Reserve Distillery, formerly known as the Old Oscar Pepper Distillery and later the Labrot & Graham Distillery.

Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia article on Woodford Reserve. (Submitted on May 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. Explore Kentucky on Labrot and Graham Distillery. (Submitted on May 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

The Woodford Reserve Distillery short history. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 9, 2015

2. The Woodford Reserve Distillery short history.

Distillery building circa 1840. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 9, 2015

3. Distillery building circa 1840.

Sources of flavors of Bourbon. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 9, 2015

4. Sources of flavors of Bourbon.

Bourbon pot stills. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 9, 2015

5. Bourbon pot stills.

Oak barrels filling room. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 9, 2015

6. Oak barrels filling room.

Distillery building & rails used to move barrels. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 9, 2015

7. Distillery building & rails used to move barrels.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 452 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.