State Arsenal

State Arsenal (HM16A4)

Location: Frankfort, KY 40601 Franklin County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 11.866', W 84° 52.348'

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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 intact. Rebuilt and used by the Department of Military Affairs until conversion to Military History Museum, 1973.
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HM NumberHM16A4
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Marker Number1490
Year Placed1974
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 at 9:46am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 686299 N 4229897
Decimal Degrees38.19776667, -84.87246667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 11.866', W 84° 52.348'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 11' 51.96" N, 84° 52' 20.88" W
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Area Code(s)502
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 135 E Main St, Frankfort KY 40601, US
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