Gratz Park in Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Transylvania Pavilion
Presented by Lexington-Fayette Co. Historic Commission
Erected 1976 by Kentucky Historical Department, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1549.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.
Location. 38° 3.031′ N, 84° 29.675′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. It is in Gratz Park. Marker is on Market Street, 0.1 miles south of West 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 253 Market St, Lexington KY 40508, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Lane Allen (within shouting distance of this marker); Transylvania (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky / George Shannon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Col. Robert Patterson (1753-1827) / Patterson Cabin (about 400 feet away); Hunt-Morgan House (about 500 feet away); Old Morrison / Transylvania Alumni (about 500 feet away); Morgan House (about 500 feet away); Lexington Public Library 1905 - 1989 / A Carnegie Library (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 17, 2022, by Brian K. Hall of Lexington, Kentucky. 4. submitted on November 12, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 5, 6. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.