On Minuteman Parkway west of Burford Van Meter Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
On St. Clair Street north of West Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
(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
On Ann Street (Kentucky Route 420) south of West Broadway Street, on the left when traveling south.
(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
On Wilkinson Street at West Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Wilkinson Street.
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
On Wilkinson Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Clifton Avenue, 0.5 miles west of Cheek Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
Near Wilkinson Boulevard (U.S. 421) north of West Plaza Connector Road (U.S. 127), on the right when traveling south.
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
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
On Washington Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Old Lawrenceburg Road (Kentucky Route 420) at East Todd Street, on the left when traveling south on Old Lawrenceburg Road.
(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
On West Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On East Main Street (U.S. 60) at Langford Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
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
On Wilkinson Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Capital Avenue at East Todd Street, on the right when traveling north on Capital Avenue.
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
On Wilkinson Boulevard (U.S. 127/421) at Great Buffalo Trace, on the right when traveling south on Wilkinson Boulevard.
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
On West Broadway Street at Lewis Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broadway Street.
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
On West Broadway Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Clinton Street (Kentucky Route 420) at St. Clair Street, on the right when traveling east on Clinton Street. Reported missing.
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 m100990) HM
On Clifton Avenue, 0.3 miles west of Cheek Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
Near East Main Street (U.S. 60) at Glenns Creek Road, on the right when traveling east.
(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
On West Broadway Street near High Street (Kentucky Route 420), on the right when traveling west.
(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
On Wapping Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on Wapping Street.
(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
On Wilkinson Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Clifton Avenue, 0.3 miles west of Cheek Street, on the left when traveling east.
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
On East 2nd Street east of Capital Avenue (Kentucky Route 420), on the left when traveling east.
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
On Wapping Street at Wilkinson Street, on the left when traveling west on Wapping Street.
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
On Mero Street (Kentucky Route 420) just east of Wilkinson Boulevard (U.S. 421), on the right when traveling west.
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
On East Second Street, 0.1 miles east of Capital Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
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
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On East Main Street (U.S. 60) at East Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. 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
On Wilkinson Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
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
Near Great Buffalo Trace north of Wilkinson Boulevard (U.S. 421) when traveling north.
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
On West Main Street at Ann Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.
Surveyed July 16, 1773 By Hancock Taylor
City founded by Gen. James Wilkinson Oct. 6, 1786
Cornerstone presented at Frankfort Centennial Oct. 6 1886 — — Map (db m194247) HM
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Washington Street south of West Broadway Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
On Bridge Street north of West 2nd Street, in the median.
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
On Shelby Street (Kentucky Route 2259) at New Street, on the left when traveling north on Shelby Street.
(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
On West Main Street west of Lewis Street, on the left when traveling east.
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
On Capital Avenue south of West State Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Wilkinson Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Wilkinson Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Wilkinson Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
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
On High Street at Clinton Street, on the left when traveling north on High Street.
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
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Wilkinson Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
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
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On East Main Street (U.S. 60) west of Glenns Creek Road, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Capital Avenue at Capitol Avenue Loop, on the left when traveling south on Capital Avenue.
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
On Wilkinson Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
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
On U.S. 127, 0.1 miles north of Keaton Lane, on the right when traveling north.
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
On West Main Street at Long Lane, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.
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
On Wapping Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on Wapping Street.
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
Near Clinton Street (Kentucky Route 420) at St Clair Street, on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
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 m123825) HM
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Fair Oaks Lane, 0.2 miles north of Wilkinson Boulevard (U.S. 127/421), on the right when traveling west.
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
On Capital Avenue at Capitol Avenue Loop, on the left when traveling east on Capital Avenue.
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
On Wilkinson Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
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
Near Louisville Road (U.S. 60) 0.3 miles north of Lafayette Drive, on the right when traveling east.
(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
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Leestown Road (U.S. 421) 0.3 miles east of Versailles Road (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling west.
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
On Jones Lane (Route 1262) (County Route 1262 at milepost 3), 1 mile south of Switzer Road (County Route 1689), on the left when traveling south.
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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