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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Franklin County

 
Clickable Map of Franklin County, Kentucky and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Franklin County, KY (170) Anderson County, KY (10) Henry County, KY (9) Owen County, KY (11) Scott County, KY (45) Shelby County, KY (25) Woodford County, KY (49)  FranklinCounty(170) Franklin County (170)  AndersonCounty(10) Anderson County (10)  HenryCounty(9) Henry County (9)  OwenCounty(11) Owen County (11)  ScottCounty(45) Scott County (45)  ShelbyCounty(25) Shelby County (25)  WoodfordCounty(49) Woodford County (49)
Frankfort is the county seat for Franklin County
Adjacent to Franklin County, Kentucky
      Anderson County (10)  
      Henry County (9)  
      Owen County (11)  
      Scott County (45)  
      Shelby County (25)  
      Woodford County (49)  
 
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301 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Kentucky War Memorial
Mexico Lt. J. W. Powell Boonsborough Harmar's Defeat Capt. J. McMurtry Wayne's Campaign Col. John Hardin Monterey Maj. P. N. Barbour Buena Vista Col. William R. McKee • Lieut. Col. Henry Clay • Adjutant E. P. Vaughn Raisin . . . Map (db m205717) WM
302 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Kentucky: Union Or Confederate?Fort Hill Civil War Park — Kentucky Lincoln Heritage Trail —
Shortly after the election of Abraham Lincoln in November 1860, Kentuckians debated the future of the commonwealth; would Kentucky support the United States government or the fledgling Confederacy? As a border state wedged between the North and . . . Map (db m167578) HM
303 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Kentucky's Civil War GovernorsFort Hill Civil War Park — Kentucky Lincoln Heritage Trail —
During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln frequently tangled with the governors of Kentucky. Disagreements usually erupted over Union military policies involving civilian arrests, the emancipation of slaves, and the enlistment of African . . . Map (db m162502) HM
304 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 2229 — Kentucky's Executive Mansion
State's second governor's residence. Governor James B. McCreary, chair of the Sinking Fund Commission, guided the two-year (1912-14), $95,000 construction project. On the National Register of Historic Places—1972. Patterned after Marie Antoinette's . . . Map (db m62255) HM
305 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Kentucky's State Mound1847-1987
In 1847 the Kentucky Legislature appointed a committee to select an appropriate location for a military cemetery and burial place for distinguished Kentuckians. The Frankfort Cemetery was found to be “remarkable for its commanding situation . . . Map (db m123860) HM
306 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Kentucky's United States Colored Troops
Officially, 23,703 African Americans in Kentucky responded to the call to arms by President Lincoln and Frederick Douglass to join the ranks of the newly organized United States Colored Troops. Units were organized with men from across the . . . Map (db m84675) HM
307 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Korean Conflict1950-1953
Assisting in the peacekeeping mission of the United States, 88,273 Kentucky soldiers served the United States during this period. The combined forces fought against the armies of North Korea and The Peoples Republic of China. Kentucky . . . Map (db m209403) HM
308 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 2226 — KY African American Civil War Memorial — Greenhill Cemetery
The African American Civil War Memorial in Greenhill Cemetery is only monument in state honoring the nearly 25,000 Kentuckians who served in the United States Colored Troops. The names of 142 men from central Ky are etched on monument. Memorial . . . Map (db m161756) HM
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309 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 50 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On May 14, 1825, General Lafayette was entertained with a ball at Weisiger's Tavern. He also visited Margaretta Brown here.Map (db m223580) HM
310 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 103 — Leestown
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 . . . Map (db m22153) HM
311 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 2211 — Lewis and Clark in Kentucky — Kentucky Militia
Lewis and Clark in Kentucky Kentucky Militia State militia law (1792) required Kentuckians on the 1803-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition to serve in the Kentucky Militia, predecessor to the Kentucky National Guard. Records verify the . . . Map (db m161759) HM
312 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 2215 — Lewis and Clark in Kentucky / Frankfort Newspapers
(marker side 1) Ky. newspapers were a major means of reporting news regarding the 1803-06 Lewis & Clark Expedition to the Pacific Ocean. Of special importance were the Frankfort papers The Palladium and The Western . . . Map (db m123855) HM
313 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 2212 — Lewis and Clark in Kentucky / William Clark in FrankfortLewis & Sheheke /                                     
(side 1) Lewis and Clark in Kentucky Lewis & Sheheke Meriwether Lewis, coleader of the 1803-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition, was in Frankfort from Nov. 13-15, 1806. Party included Mandan Chief Sheheke and family and delegation . . . Map (db m62259) HM
314 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Liberty Hall
Has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United . . . Map (db m194239) HM
315 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 1653 — Liberty Hall / John Brown (1757-1837)
Liberty Hall A National Historic Landmark This Georgian mansion was begun 1796, by John Brown and named for Lexington, Virginia academy he attended. His wife Margaretta and Elizabeth Love began first Sunday School west of Alleghenies in . . . Map (db m84387) HM
316 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — List of CSO Points in Frankfort
002 - Fourth Street · 011 - Major Street 003 - Saint John's Court · 012 - Benson Avenue 004 - Murray Street · 013 - Glen Willis Property 005 - Logan Street Eliminated · 014 - Broadway 006 - Capital A venue · 015 - Wilson Street 007 - . . . Map (db m194232) HM
317 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Load! Ready! Fire! — Fort Hill Civil War Park —
Firing an artillery piece required a carefully choreographed sequence of actions. On the command load, each man on the gun crew performed specific tasks to prepare the piece. Step One—Load 1 sponges the barrel. 2 takes the . . . Map (db m162497) HM
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318 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Locks and Dams
Kentucky River Lock and Dam Four are about half a mile north of Kentucky River View Park. They are part of a system of fourteen locks and dams built on the river between the 1830s and 1917. Both state and federal governments contributed to the . . . Map (db m62267) HM
319 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 1465 — Lt. Presley N. O'Bannon, USMC
First American to raise U.S. flag on foreign soil at Battle of Derne on shores of Tripoli, April 27, 1805. Led attack that overcame Barbary Coast pirates who were holding 180 American seamen for ransom. O'Bannon came to Logan County in 1807. Served . . . Map (db m9753) HM
320 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 1925 — Macklin House
This townhouse, built circa 1850, became home of George B. Macklin, prominent land owner and coal dealer. He came in 1867 from Forks of Elkhorn area. His coal yard near Louisville and Nashville Railroad yard bridge. Two-story brick carriage house at . . . Map (db m84402) HM
321 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 2031 — Melodye Park
(side 1) Louis Horwitz, a Frankfort resident for forty years, bought land on the Kentucky River in 1935 where he built an extensive park named after his daughter. The nine-acre park was always open to visitors at no charge. For years it was . . . Map (db m62252) HM
322 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 819 — Morehead House
Built by Mark Hardin, Registrar, Kentucky Land Office, in 1810. Before Civil War, home of six prominent Kentuckians; among whom were John Harvie, President, Bank of Kentucky, and, for 13 years, Charles S. Morehead, Governor (1855-59). Lawrence Tobin . . . Map (db m84400) HM
323 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 2520 — Mr. Taylor's Barber Shop
Originally located in "Craw," the business was first owned by Fred Allen and then later by John Robert Davis Jr., who moved the barber shop to this location. In the 1970s, Robert Lee Taylor took over the business. At that time, it was the only . . . Map (db m161757) HM
324 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Mr. Ward Oates
Ward Oates was born in Mortons Gap in Hopkins County, Kentucky on March 19, 1906. He died in Frankfort on July 13, 2009, and he lived most of his long life here. A real estate developer, Mr. Oates was a president of the Frankfort Chamber of . . . Map (db m194237) HM
325 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 1779 — New Capitol
Gov. J. C. W. Beckham promoted construction of New Capitol due to overcrowding and disrepair in Old Capitol. Federal funds for Civil and Spanish-American War claims paid half of $1,820,000 cost. In 1904, Frank M. Andrews selected as architect. . . . Map (db m214827) HM
326 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 2428 — O.F.C.–Stagg Distillery
E. H. Taylor, Jr., important figure in distilling industry, established the O.F.C. Distillery in 1869-70. Purchased by Geo. Stagg in 1878 and, in 1904, renamed George T. Stagg Distillery. During prohibition, one of few distilleries in the U.S. . . . Map (db m203003) HM
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327 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Old Kentucky State Prison Keystone
Keystone of arch at entrance to old Kentucky State Prison where state office building now stands in Frankfort. "Penitentiary House" erected 1799. This keystone placed 1837. Prison abandoned 1937. Towers and arch razed 1950.Map (db m194252) HM
328 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Old State HouseRegistered National Historic Landmark
Old State House has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United . . . Map (db m194253) HM
329 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 1524 — Old State House
Kentucky's third capitol on this site was built in 1827-29 of Kentucky River marble. The two previous capitols were destroyed by fire. Gideon Shryock of Lexington, one of the state's most distinguished architects, designed the building which . . . Map (db m248134) HM
330 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 2227 — Oliver Percy Rood1845-1885
Civil War Medal of Honor recipient. Born in Franklin Co. on April 25, 1845. Rood moved to Indiana in mid-1850s. Served as private with Co F, 14th IN Inf Regt. On July 2, 1863, captured flag of 21st NC Inf Regt at the Battle of Gettysburg. Died June . . . Map (db m162492) HM
331 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Our Confederate Dead1861—1865
(face) They sleep—what need to question now if they were right or wrong: They know ere this whose cause was just in God the Father's sight They wield no warlike weapons now return no foeman's thrust Who but a coward . . . Map (db m166130) HM
332 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Part of the Corner in Celebrities Historic District
This property has been placed on the National Register Of Historic Places By the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m194256) HM
333 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 2204 — Paul Sawyier Boyhood Home112 East Broadway
(side 1) Boyhood home of Paul Sawyier, famous landscape watercolorist & portrait painter. He perfected atmospheric techniques painting Frankfort, Elkhorn Creek, & Ky. River. Also painted High Bridge & Camp Nelson in Jessamine Co., where he . . . Map (db m62258) HM
334 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 2293 — Paul Sawyier Library
(Front) Lilian Lindsey, who lived in the Vest-Lindsey House, founded the Frankfort Public Library. It opened on December 12, 1908, in the McClure Building, and was managed by the Frankfort Woman's Club until 1965. The library moved to the . . . Map (db m84432) HM
335 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 2 — Plantation Era Fence
These are among the oldest type of fence built in the region. Constructed in the early 1800's for wealthy landowners, the fences are among the most beautiful and enduring. This is in part due to the construction of the fence as shown in . . . Map (db m194229) HM
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336 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Remembering The Soldiers Of The War Of 1812 On Both Sides — Fort Hill Civil War Park —
This panel commemorates Kentucky's important role in the War of 1812, and it remembers one enemy soldier as a gesture of friendship toward the people of Britain and Canada, our foes in that war. Kentuckians enthusiastically supported the War of . . . Map (db m162493) HM
337 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 2192 — Ruth Hanly Booe1891-1973
In 1919, friends Ruth Hanly and Rebecca Gooch left teaching to found Rebecca-Ruth Candy. Operating out of the barroom of the Frankfort Hotel, closed due to Prohibition, the two were successful entrepreneurs before women gained the right to vote. In . . . Map (db m84206) HM
338 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 1182 — Site Of Love House
First meeting of the Legislature, after Frankfort made capital, held here, 1793, when owned by Andrew Holmes. Built about 1786 by General James Wilkinson. Purchased in 1797 by Major Thomas Love and wife. It was for years an inn and center of . . . Map (db m85204) HM
339 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Site Of Mayo-Underwood School1928 - 1965
Erected in 1928 and dedicated September 3, 1929, Mayo-Underwood High School replaced the 1884 Clinton Street High School. Mayo- Underwoods main entrance faced Center Street, with the Mero Street side encompassing the 400 block, and the rear . . . Map (db m194238) HM
340 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 2025 — Site of Winnie A. Scott Hospital
The Women's Club Hospital Company, with community support, established a hospital here on December 26, 1915. It was named for Winnie A. Scott, a local teacher instrumental in its founding. The facility was the only Frankfort hospital serving African . . . Map (db m84259) HM
341 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Spanish-American War1898-1899
Inflamed by newspaper accounts of Spanish Imperialism in nearby Cuba and outraged by the alleged Spanish sinking of the US Battleship "Maine," Kentuckians enthusiastically entered into the brief conflict. The three existing infantry regiments of . . . Map (db m209228) WM
342 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — State Arsenal
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior State Arsenal Erected 1850 Restored and renovated for Kentucky Military History Museum 1973 . . . Map (db m205607) HM
343 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 1490 — State Arsenal Reported missing
Erected 1850 to replace Arsenal, on Old State House grounds, that burned in 1836. It was seized by Confederates in Sept., 1862, but recaptured by Union in Oct. Scene of a second skirmish, 1864. Fire destroyed building, 1933, but outer walls remained . . . Map (db m205226) HM
344 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 1 — Stone Arch Footbridge
Stone culverts and bridges spanned many watercourses on the early Kentucky turnpikes. The stone bridges did not wash out when flooded. The strength of the arch comes from the stones wedged against each other so that they cannot move. The . . . Map (db m194236) HM
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345 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Stony PointBuffalo Trace Distillery
This home was built in 1934 by Colonel Albert Bacon Blanton as a private residence for him and his wife. A beautiful example of an Arts and Crafts style, this house retains its original woodwork and intricate detail. A nature lover, avid bird . . . Map (db m203045) HM
346 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Surveyed July 16, 1773 By Hancock Taylor
Surveyed July 16, 1773 By Hancock Taylor City founded by Gen. James Wilkinson Oct. 6, 1786 Cornerstone presented at Frankfort Centennial Oct. 6 1886Map (db m194247) HM
347 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — T-8 90mm Antitank Gun
Developed during World War II to combat increasingly superior German armor, the 90mm 1-8 was the most powerful American antitank weapon of its time.Map (db m205608) HM
348 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 1537 — The Church of the Ascension
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 . . . Map (db m95983) HM
349 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — The Famous Old Weisiger House
This tablet marks the site of the famous Old Weisiger House where General Lafayette was Kentucky's honored guest May 11, 1825Map (db m194246) HM
350 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — The Ford - Natcher Floodwall
In grateful appreciation of the outstanding efforts by Sen. Wendell H. Ford and former Rep. William H. Natcher to obtain flood protection for the citizens of Frankfort, the South Frankfort Floodwall is hereby dedicated and named in their honor . . . Map (db m194258) HM
351 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 2061 — The Frankfort Barracks
(side 1) The barracks, established in April 1871, and the command moved here in December of that year. Buildings were erected on Alexander Goldsmith Brawner's five acres known as Coleman's Spring lot. Post consisted of barracks, guardhouse, . . . Map (db m62254) HM
352 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 2513 — The Frankfort Kentucky Reel
In the early 1800s, fishing for bass was an important source of food and recreation in central Kentucky. Demand for an effective baitcasting reel led Jonathan and Benjamin Meek, originally watchmakers and silversmiths, to cut precision parts . . . Map (db m194244) HM
353 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — The Freedom Tree
The freedom tree with the vision of universal freedom for all mankind this tree is dedicated to Kentuckians AO2 Clayborn W. Ashby, Jr.* • COL Burris N. Begley • PFC Larry A. Bullock • CPT Hugh M. Byrd, Jr. • COL Charlie B. Davis, . . . Map (db m194263) WM
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354 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — The KentuckyThe Commonwealths Own River.
The headwaters of the Kentucky River are in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. Its two main branches-the North and South Forks of the Kentucky River-come together at Beattyville. From there, the river flows about 255 miles to Carrollton, where it . . . Map (db m194220) HM
355 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — The Kentucky River Authority
The Kentucky River Authority was established in 1986 to take over operation from the United States Army Corps of Engineers of ten locks and dams and adjacent property upriver from Frankfort. As the commonwealth's first major watershed . . . Map (db m194215) HM
356 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — The Kentucky River TodayRecreation and Resource
Steamboats no longer pass through the Kentucky River locks; log rafts no longer splash over the dams; and showboats no longer bring music and drama to small Kentucky towns, but the Kentucky River remains of vital importance to the people of central . . . Map (db m194221) HM
357 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — The Kentucky State Capitol Building
Built 1904-1910 Has been placed on the National Register Of Historic Places By the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m194264) HM
358 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 1208 — The Old Mansion
Home of thirty-three Governors during their terms of office and scene of elaborate political and social functions, 1797 to 1914. Thomas Metcalfe, who laid the stone foundation in 1797, later occupied the mansion as the tenth Kentucky Governor, . . . Map (db m35850) HM
359 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — The Persian Gulf War
August 2, 1990 saw the invasion of Kuwait by neighboring Iraq, an event that both shocked and outraged the world. Spearheading a twenty-one member United Nations Coalition, The United States initiated Operation Desert Shield, the largest . . . Map (db m205792) HM
360 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — The R. T. Brooks Pavilion
R.T. Brooks was born in Shelby County in 1917. A graduate of Frankfort High School, he attended Eastern State Normal School. He served in the 83rd Infantry during five campaigns in World War II, including Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. For . . . Map (db m194226) HM
361 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — The Texas War of Independence   1836The Mexican War 1846 - 1844
Kentuckians explored the western frontier after the War of 1812. When Texas rebelled against Mexican rule in 1836, many Kentuckians had friends or relatives there and took an interest in the fate of the new Texas Republic. 500 Kentuckians . . . Map (db m206460) HM
362 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — The Trabue Family Vault
Resting place of Chastain Haskins Trabue 1796-1860 & Elizabeth Trabue 1799-1849 & the Trabue descendants. The Kentucky Trust for Historic Preservation has recently undertaken a project with the support of descendants of the Trabue family of . . . Map (db m205714) HM
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363 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — This Is Kentucky's Floral Clock
It is planted with 13,000 Alternantera and Santolina foliage plants. The clock is one of the largest in the world and is similar to the famos clocks of Edinburgh, Scotland and weighs 200,000 pounds. The base is faced with native Kentucky field . . . Map (db m194265) HM
364 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 4 — Turnpike Era Fence
Irish "turnpikers,” as they were called, built this fence style in the mid to late 1800's on the newly built turnpikes. The fence in the sectional drawing shows tie rocks that overlap with the fence center filled with loose rocks, or . . . Map (db m194225) HM
365 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 595 — Upper Benson Church
The earliest Presbyterian Church in Franklin County was built in 1795 on a site one mile to the east; Organized by Thomas Paxton and located on land owned by him. Services held in it until 1848. Reverend Samuel Shannon was its first Minister. Mr. . . . Map (db m84845) HM
366 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Upper Benson Church Sesquicentennial
In this sesquicentennial year, 1965, we pay tribute to the Upper Benson Church, organized 1795, the earliest Presbyterian Church in this area. From there came elders Thomas Paxton, William Boyd and Robert Hamilton to lead in the . . . Map (db m194240) HM
367 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 1743 — Vest-Lindsey House
Erected before 1820, this house is linked to several prominent men. It was childhood home of George Graham Vest, a famous orator, debater, and three-term senator from Missouri; member CSA Congress 3 years. Also home of Daniel W. Lindsey, who, during . . . Map (db m84460) HM
368 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 1372 — Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of KentuckyVeterans of American Revolution Elected U.S. Senator from Kentucky Reported permanently removed
Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of Kentucky Isaac Shelby, 1792-96, 1812-16; Col., Va. Militia James Garrard, 1796-1800, 1800-04; Col., Va. Militia Christopher Greenup, 1804-08; Col., Va. Militia Charles . . . Map (db m248135) HM WM
369 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Vietnam Conflict1960-1975
The 1954 Geneva Accords divided the southeast Asian country of Vietnam into North and South Vietnam. Soon thereafter, communist North Vietnam began a guerrilla war against South Vietnam. The United States advisory effort, which grew rapidly in . . . Map (db m209446) HM
370 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — War Mothers Memorial Bridge1938
War Mothers Memorial Bridge was built to honor mothers whose sons and daughters served in the military.Map (db m205614) WM
371 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — War of 18121812 - 1815
Following the War of Independence (1775-1783) and the entrance into the newly formed union by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, citizens of Kentucky assumed major rolls in American military campaigns. Despite defeats under Generals Harmar and St. . . . Map (db m205857) HM WM
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372 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — War Of Independence1775 - 1783
During the War of Independence, Kentucky was only a western district of the Common Wealth of Virginia. In 1780 Virginia called up 82 men from the three counties that were to become the Commonwealth of Kentucky. These men served in the Continental . . . Map (db m205855) HM WM
373 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Warehouse HBuffalo Trace Distillery
This whiskey-aging warehouse, built in 1934 is constructed of huge, self-supporting ricks. The massive wooden beams support the entire inventory of 15.947 maturing barrels of fine Kentucky bourbon, clad in metal. This warehouse possessed the aging . . . Map (db m203007) HM
374 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Welcome To Kentucky
The Bluegrass State, famous for its hospitality. Extends a warm welcome to all visitors. We're happy to have you as guests. We hope you will explore Kentucky. The state's scenic charm, its many recreational opportunities. And the numerous . . . Map (db m194267) HM
375 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Welcome to Kentucky River View Park!
Opened in 1997, Kentucky River View park was a cooperative project of the Kentucky River Authority, the Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet, the City of Frankfort, Franklin County Fiscal Court, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the Kentucky . . . Map (db m194235) HM
376 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Welcome to Kentucky's Capitol and Capital
(panel A) Welcome to Kentucky's Capitol The Kentucky Capitol Building and Capital Frankfort - Kentucky's Capital City (panel B) Welcome to Kentucky's Capitol Construction of the Capitol began in . . . Map (db m62274) HM
377 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — William Goebel
Fell here Jan. 30th, 1900Map (db m194250) HM
378 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — World War I1917-1918
One year prior to the United States Entry into World War I, Kentucky National Guardsmen were activated into federal service along the border between the United States and Mexico. Residual fighting from the early Mexican Revolution spilled over . . . Map (db m209402) HM
379 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort, Jett — 69 — Lexington & Ohio R.R.
Site of the first railroad west of the Alleghenies. Built 1833-1834. Flat iron rails were pinned to quarried limestone blocks. The twenty-three mile run between Lexington & Frankfort required four hours.Map (db m84254) HM
380 Kentucky, Franklin County, Switzer — 1571 — Switzer Covered Bridge
Franklin County's only covered bridge spans North Elkhorn Creek and is 120 ft. long and 11 ft. wide. It was built by George Hockensmith circa 1855. each entrance has a sawtooth edge; the lattice is pinned with trunnels (treenasil). Restored in 1906 . . . Map (db m11614) HM
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381 Maine, Franklin County, Rangeley — The Whip Willow Farm / La ferme de Whip Willow
English: Farm, tavern, dance hall, boarding house, post office, or library? First explored by Europeans in 1760, settlers came to Rangeley in the early 1800s to farm and to harvest the abundant timber in the mountains. Early . . . Map (db m148395) HM
382 Maine, Franklin County, Rangeley — Trophy Trout Discovered / La découverte de truites trophées
English: Fishing frenzy changes Rangeley forever By the mid-1850s the "discovery" of Rangeley's large brook trout by outsiders forever changed the character of the community. Advertisements, articles, and exhibits on the trout . . . Map (db m148397) HM
383 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Bernardston — Bernardston Veterans Monument
Dedicated To The Bernardston Men And Women Who Have Served Their Country Honorably (left panel) French and Indian Wars 1744-55 Alger, Waitstill • Wells, Joshua • Bolton, John • Smith, Noah • Chapin, Hezekiah • Sheldon, Elijah . . . Map (db m98189) WM
384 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Bernardston — Burke Fort1630 - 1930
Six rods easterly stood Burke Fort the first and largest, and also the first building in Fall Town. Built in 1738/39 by John Burke it was six rods square and contained eight houses. Fifty persons took shelter here during the old French and Indian . . . Map (db m48254) HM
385 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Bernardston — Connable Fort1630 - 1930
Site of the second fort and building in Fall Town, erected in 1739 by Samuel Connable. Its original timbers are still in the house on a knoll to the northwest.Map (db m48774) HM
386 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Bernardston — Deacon Ebenezer Sheldon's Fort1630 - 1930
The Lieutenant's son Ebenezer, later deacon of the church and first town treasurer, built a fort ten rods east of here in 1740/41. It was unsuccessfully attacked by Indians in 1746 during King George's War.Map (db m48777) HM
387 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Bernardston — Lieut. Ebenezer Sheldon's Fort1630 - 1930
Built in 1740 on this site. The first Proprietor's Meeting in Fall Town was held here in 1741. The Lieutenant's son Eliakim was shot by Indians in 1747 while working west of the fort walls.Map (db m48011) HM
388 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Charlemont — "Hail to the Sunrise"
In memory of the Mohawk Indian The Mohawks of the Five Nations began to settle in New York state in 1590, and for 90 Great Suns they fought the New England tribes. The New York Mohawks that traveled this trail were friendly to . . . Map (db m198080) HM
389 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Charlemont — Shunpike
To the Thrifty Travelers of the Mohawk Trail who in 1797 here forded the Deerfield River rather than pay toll at the Turnpike Bridge and who in 1810 won the battle for free travel on all Massachusetts Roads.Map (db m51444) HM
390 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Conway — Bardwells Ferry Bridge
Massachusetts Historic Civil Engineering Landmark - Bardwells Ferry Bridge - constructed in 1882.Map (db m198092) HM
391 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Deerfield — agriculture
Some of the world's best soil is right here in the Connecticut River Valley. The valley's soil made it a location of choice for the Pocumtuck and other Indian peoples who cultivated native maize (corn), beans, squash and tobacco. English . . . Map (db m230713) HM
392 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Deerfield — Allen HouseHistoric Deerfield — Opening Doorways To The Past. —
Museum admission tickets available at the Visitor Center. • Built 1734. • Home of museum founders Henry and Helen Geier Flynt, 1945-1975. • Restored interiors reflect the Flynts' lifestyle during their heyday of collecting American . . . Map (db m230695) HM
393 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Deerfield — Ashley HouseHistoric Deerfield — Opening Doorways To The Past. —
Museum admission tickets available at the Visitor Center. • Built 1734, with alterations. • Home of Deerfield's second minister. • Furnishings of the Connecticut River Valley elite.Map (db m230672) HM
394 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Deerfield — Barnard TavernHistoric Deerfield — Opening Doorways To The Past. —
Museum admission tickets available at the Visitor Center. • Built 1795. • Site of Deerfield Academy's first trustees meeting in 1797. • Operated as a tavern until 1805 at the crossroads of travel between Boston, MA; Albany, NY; Hartford, . . . Map (db m230746) HM
395 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Deerfield — Benjamin Barrett
Benjamin Barrett -Carpenter - Born 1653 – Died 1690 Soldier with Captain Turner 1676 Settled on Plum Tree Plain Deerfield 1684 Owner of this home Lot No. 27 when he died 1690 This memorial is erected by his lineal . . . Map (db m141120) HM
396 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Deerfield — Cato / Jin Cole / Titus
Cato, c. 1737 - 1825, son of Jin Cole, enslaved as a child in this house. Jin Cole, c. 1723 - 1808, captured in Africa at age 12, enslaved in this house. Titus, 1751, enslaved in this house.Map (db m230670) HM
397 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Deerfield — Companion Planting the Three SistersHistoric Deerfield — Opening Doorways To The Past. —
This Three Sisters Garden is a good example of the ecological benefits of growing certain plants together. As the corn grows, the beans will naturally find the support they need by climbing up the tall stalks. At the same time, the roots of the bean . . . Map (db m230693) HM
398 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Deerfield — Cooks' GardenHistoric Deerfield — Opening Doorways To The Past. —
This interpretive garden is dedicated to the loving memory of Margaret Quinn Orloske, a fellow gardener and hearth cook, and to the eternal spirit of the thousands who died with her on September 11, 2001. The Margaret Quinn Orloske Endowment Fund . . . Map (db m230743) WM
399 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Deerfield — Deerfield1673 - 1973
Where Mohawk struck Pocumtuck pride, Sentinel stalks of Indian corn Still guard the Meadow of our world: The sad silence of grass-grown graves A frontier home on the falling ridge And a cold gray February dawn. All of America . . . Map (db m141333) HM
400 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Deerfield — Deerfield Civil War Monument
In Grateful Appreciation of the Patriotism and self Sacrifice of Her Lamented Sons and Soldiers, Who for Their Country and for Freedom Laid Down Their Lives in the War of the Great Rebellion, Deerfield Erects This Monument A.D. . . . Map (db m141862) WM

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