Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Garrard/Crittenden House

Photographed By Dave Knoch, June 14, 2015

1. Garrard/Crittenden House Marker

Inscription. This early 19th century house is architecturally notable because of brick and log construction. It has series of timbers filled in with brick and mortar and covered with clapboard, a technique uncommon to central Kentucky. Owned by several prominent Kentuckians, including Thomas L. Crittenden and James Garrard families. Later acquired by the Commonwealth in 1973.

Erected 1986 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1796.)

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 1973.

Location. 38° 12.002′ N, 84° 52.843′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. Marker is on Wilkinson Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 Wilkinson Street, 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. Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Hall / John Brown (1757-1837) (within shouting distance of this marker); Upper Benson Church Sesquicentennial (within shouting

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distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Amos Kendall (1789 - 1869) (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mr. Ward Oates (about 500 feet away); Crittenden House / An Eminent Statesman (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

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Photographed By Dave Knoch, June 14, 2015

2. Garrard/Crittenden House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 415 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.