Franklin County, 1795 - Frankfort, KY
N 38° 11.222 W 084° 52.751
16S E 685737 N 4228692
Marker at scenic overlook where you can view the New Kentucky State Capital Building.
Waymark Code: WM2GQ1
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/31/2007
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Taken from portions of Woodford, Mercer and Shelby counties. Ky. had become a state 3 years earlier, with Frankfort as capital, 1792. First meeting of the legislature's second session met here, 1793. Frankfort made county seat, 1795. Named for Benjamin Franklin, one of the leaders for independence and creation of United States.
Marker Name: Franklin County, 1795
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 1359
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways
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