Frankfort
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geoprof123
N 38° 11.880 W 084° 51.929
16S E 686910 N 4229937
A neat marker on Main St.
Waymark Code: WMERH1
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/01/2012
Views: 4
Marker Number 105
County Franklin
Location Near cemetery, E. Main St., Frankfort
Description
Site surveyed July 16, 1773. Founded by General James Wilkinson. Chartered by Virginia Legislature Oct. 1786. Chosen Capital of Kentucky December 1792.
Subjects
Capitals , Frankfort
Marker Name: Frankfort
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 105
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Department of Highways
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Visit Instructions:
A picture of the site or anything specific to the text on marker.