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

The Church of the Ascension

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

1. The Church of the Ascension Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In January 1836 the first Bishop of Kentucky, the Rt. Rev. Benjamin Bosworth Smith, received from the Church of Ascension on Canal Street in New York City, a "gift or loan" to found an Episcopal Church in Frankfort. The present church building was erected in 1850 with funds donated by Judge John Harris Hanna, first president of the Farmers Bank. Over.

First full time rector was the Rev. John N. Norton. Throughout the Civil War, the parish remained united. The parish founded first free school for the poor in Frankfort and furnished a home for orphans from 1859 to 1939 on this site. It sponsored the first library in Frankfort. Many of Kentucky's Governors have worshiped here. See Over.

Erected 1975 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1537.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1836.

Location. 38° 11.982′ N,

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84° 52.733′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. Marker is on Washington Street south of West Broadway Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 311 Washington St, 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. Emily Thomas Tubman House (a few steps from this marker); Morehead House (within shouting distance of this marker); Crittenden House / An Eminent Statesman (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapman Coleman Todd House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Goodman House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gov. Owsley House Saved (about 300 feet away); Upper Benson Church Sesquicentennial (about 300 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

Also see . . . Church of the Ascension-Episcopal. (Submitted on July 20, 2016.)

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

2. The Church of the Ascension Marker

Photographed By Pat Filippone, June 20, 2016

3. The Church of the Ascension Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

4. The Church of the Ascension Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2016, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on July 19, 2016, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. 4. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.