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

Justice Todd House

Photographed By Dave Knoch, June 14, 2015

1. Justice Todd House Marker

Inscription. Home of Thomas Todd, built 1812. Clerk, the 10 Danville conventions leading to Kentucky statehood. Court of Appeals, 1801-06. Its chief justice, 1806-07. Justice on the United States Supreme Court, 1807-26. Born in Virginia, 1765. Died in 1826. His second marriage was to Lucy Payne Washington, sister of Dolley Madison, in the first recorded White House wedding, 1812.

Erected 1970 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1323.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 38° 11.886′ N, 84° 52.793′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of Wapping Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on Wapping Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 320 Wapping 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. Corner In Celebrities (a few steps from this marker); Paul Sawyier Library (a few steps from this marker); Vest-Lindsey House (within shouting distance of this marker); Part of the Corner in Celebrities Historic District

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(within shouting distance of this marker); First Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Good Shepherd Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Macklin House (about 300 feet away); Bibb Burnley House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

Also see . . . Thomas Todd. (Submitted on June 16, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky.)

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Photographed By Dave Knoch, June 14, 2015

2. Justice Todd House

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

3. Justice Todd House

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. 3. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.