Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Leestown
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022
1. Leestown Marker
In 1773 McAfee Company and Hancock Taylor came here and surveyed area, an early pioneer stopping place. By 1775 Leestown settled and named by Hancock and Willis Lee; established by Va. Assembly, 1776. Temporarily abandoned in 1777 because of Indian attack, it was reestablished and became well-known shipping port for tobacco, hemp, corn and whiskey to New Orleans market. Over
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Leestown
Va. General Assembly had tobacco inspection warehouse erected in Leestown, 1783. A hemp factory was here for many years. At one time Leestown was a commercial center and contender for the state capital. During the War of 1812 it served as supply base against Indians. In 1827 the stones for the Old State House were quarried from river bank near here.
Erected by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 103.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era • Exploration • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1773.
Location. 38° 12.825′ N, 84° 52.076′ W. Marker is
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. O.F.C.–Stagg Distillery (a few steps from this marker); Stony Point (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Great Buffalo Trace (about 400 feet away); Buffalo Trace (approx. 0.2 miles away); Buffalo Trace Distillery - - Warehouse C (approx. ¼ mile away); George T. Stagg Distillery (approx. ¼ mile away); Warehouse H (approx. ¼ mile away); Building 28 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022
2. Leestown Marker Reverse
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022
3. Leestown Marker
The featured marker is on the left.
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009
4. Leestown Marker
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009
5. Leestown Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,351 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4, 5. submitted on September 4, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
