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

Woodford County Courthouses

Woodford County Courthouse Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Christopher Light, June 17, 2008

1. Woodford County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. On this courthouse square in 1790 Jesse Graddy built, of logs, first of county's four courthouses. Total cost was $22.50. James and Henry Thompkins completed second one, of stone, 1794. Third hall of justice, built of brick in 1812-13, cupola with clock added by 1846; other additions later. Structure burned 1965. Present courthouse completed 1970 by Gault Bros. of Lexington.

Erected 1988 by Kentucky Historical Society. (Marker Number 1847.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.

Location. 38° 3.151′ N, 84° 43.827′ W. Marker is in Versailles, Kentucky, in Woodford County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 62) and Court Street on South Main Street. About 0.1 miles south of Lexington Street (U.S. 60). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Versailles KY 40383, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Bluegrass Region

and in Greater Lexington Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Watkins Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Big Spring Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Freemasonry in Versailles (about 500 feet away); Sen. Joseph C. S. Blackburn

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(about 600 feet away); Woodford County, 1789 / County Named (approx. 0.2 miles away); Randall Lee Gibson / Jerome Bonaparte Robertson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Woodford County's Civil War Generals (approx. 0.2 miles away); Josephine K. Henry - Fighter for Women's Rights (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Versailles.

Woodford County Courthouse and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Christopher Light, June 17, 2008

2. Woodford County Courthouse and marker

Versailles, Kentucky, South Main Street. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Christopher Light, June 17, 2008

3. Versailles, Kentucky, South Main Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,319 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.