Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Buena Vista / Todd House
Photographed By Dave Knoch, June 9, 2015
1. Buena Vista Marker
Buena Vista
One-half mile south is the site of two-story frame house best known as the summer residence of Robert S. Todd (1791-1849), father of first lady Mary Todd Lincoln. The large family took refuge here from the heat and cholera of summertime in Lexington. As a child, Mary Todd Lincoln spent many summers here.
Presented by Cliff and Joan Howard.
Todd House
Mary Todd Lincoln later brought her own sons on visits to her stepmother Elizabeth Humphreys. Sometimes the future president, Abraham Lincoln, was able to join them, traveling by rail to nearby Duckers Station. The house was razed in 1947. Only a remnant of the stone spring house remains. Over.
Presented by Todd and Lincoln Friends.
Erected 1997 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1999.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.
Location. 38° 10.999′ N, 84° 47.142′ W. Marker is in
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lexington & Ohio R.R. (approx. 1.6 miles away); Kentucky African American Civil War Memorial (approx. 3.2 miles away); Labrot & Graham Distillery (approx. 3.2 miles away); Kentucky's United States Colored Troops (approx. 3.2 miles away); KY African American Civil War Memorial — Greenhill Cemetery (approx. 3.3 miles away); Millville Christian Church (approx. 3.7 miles away); Mr. Taylor's Barber Shop (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.
Regarding Buena Vista / Todd House. Remains of the spring house are located on the grounds of a private golf course and are not visible from surrounding roads.
Photographed By Dave Knoch, June 9, 2015
2. Todd House Marker
Photographed By Dave Knoch, June 9, 2015
3. Buena Vista / Todd House Marker
As seen when traveling east on Leestown Road (U.S. 421)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 646 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
