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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BT0_kentuckys-state-mound_Frankfort-KY.html
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 a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BS3_veterans-of-american-revolution-elected-governor-of-kentucky_Frankfort-KY.html
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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 Scot…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BS1_lewis-and-clark-in-kentucky-frankfort-newspapers_Frankfort-KY.html
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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 World. Both carried news of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BRP_gov-george-madison-1763-1816_Frankfort-KY.html
A youthful Rev. War. soldier from Va., Madison was appointed auditor of Ky. public accounts by Governor Shelby; served some 20 years. His heroic service in the War of 1812 helped propel him to governorship, 1816; died shortly after taking office. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BRO_father-of-kentucky-historical-society-highway-marker-program_Frankfort-KY.html
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After a full career of distinguished public service, W. A. Wentworth directed rapid expansion of Ky. Historical Highway Marker Program as Chairman, 1962 until his death, 1971. Born New Hampshire, 1888. Public Relations executive w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BR5_governor-william-goebel_Frankfort-KY.html
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GovernorWilliam Goebel
The able and most effective advocate
and champion of the peoples cause
their loved and loyal friend.
On January 30th, 1900, he was shot
down by an assassin from the private
office of the then Secretary of St…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WLQ_old-state-house-historical_Frankfort-KY.html
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 intro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U67_corner-in-celebrities-historical_Frankfort-KY.html
Homes of Thomas S. Todd, John M. Harlan, George M. Bibb, John J. Crittenden, John Brown, James Brown, Thomas Metcalfe, Robert P. Letcher, George C. Vest, Benjamin G. Brown, James Harlan, Charles S. Morehead, Thomas S. Crittenden, John C. Watson, H…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U66_good-shepherd-church-historical_Frankfort-KY.html
FrontAn active Catholic presence was established in Frankfort in 1808 with with Reverend Angier as priest. In 1820s mass was offered at house on Broadway, opposite Capitol. In 1835 worship held in house near railroad tunnel; in 1837 Bishop Flaget …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T5G_the-church-of-the-ascension-historical_Frankfort-KY.html
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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 bu…