Kentucky Governor's Mansion, Frankfort

Name: Kentucky Governor's Mansion
Address: 704 Capital Ave, Frankfort, 40601-3448, United States
Telephone: +1 502-564-8004

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The Kentucky Governor's Mansion is a historic residence in Frankfort, Kentucky. It is located at the East lawn of the Capitol, at the end of Capital Avenue. On February 1, 1972, it was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1914 (110 years ago)Coordinates: 38°11'14"N, 84°52'25"W

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704 Capital AveFrankfort 40601-3448 United States

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+1 502-564-8004

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Kentucky Governor's Mansion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old State Capitol, Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Old Governor's Mansion, Fort Hill.

0.9 miN
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Old State Capitol, Frankfort
24 min walk • The Old State Capitol, also known as Old Statehouse, was the third capitol of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The building is located in the Kentucky capital city of Frankfort and served as home of the Kentucky General Assembly from 1830 to 1910.
0.9 miSE
Monuments and statues, Memorial, Cemetery
Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Frankfort
23 min walk • Located in Frankfort, Kentucky, overlooking the state capital, Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial contains the name of 1,103 Kentuckians killed in the Vietnam War.
0.8 miN
Museum, Architecture, Historical place
Old Governor's Mansion, Frankfort
22 min walk • The Old Governor's Mansion, also known as Lieutenant Governor's Mansion, is located at 420 High Street, Frankfort, Kentucky. It is reputed to be the oldest official executive residence officially still in use in the United States, as the mansion is the official residence of the lieutenant governor of Kentucky.
1.2 miN
View point, Forts and castles
Fort Hill, Frankfort
32 min walk • Fort Hill is a promontory overlooking downtown Frankfort, Kentucky. It is the site of two earthwork forts from the American Civil War. Fort Hill is on the National Register of Historic Places and is now a public park.
0.7 miNE
Monuments and statues
Confederate Monument in Frankfort, Frankfort
17 min walk • The Confederate Monument in Frankfort is placed within a circle of the graves of 68 Confederate soldiers in Frankfort Cemetery in Kentucky. The statue depicts a life size Confederate soldier standing ready, carved from white Carrara marble and standing atop a granite pedestal on a limestone base.
0.7 miNE
Scenic drives, Cemetery, Outdoor activities
Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort
17 min walk • The Frankfort Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located on East Main Street in Frankfort, Kentucky. The cemetery is the burial site of Daniel Boone and contains the graves of other famous Americans including seventeen Kentucky governors and a Vice President of the United States.
0.9 miW
38°11'14"N • 84°53'27"W
Juniper Hill Golf Course, Frankfort
24 min walk • Golf
0.7 miNW
Bridge
Singing Bridge, Frankfort
18 min walk • The Singing Bridge is a two-lane vehicle and pedestrian bridge in Frankfort, Kentucky that is so named because of the humming sound it makes when driven over. As of 2019, the bridge carries over 5,000 vehicles per day across the Kentucky River along St. Clair Street to Bridge Street, joining Downtown Frankfort with South Frankfort.
1 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Liberty Hall Historic Site, Frankfort
25 min walk • Liberty Hall is a historic house museum at 218 Wilkinson Street in Frankfort, Kentucky. Built 1796-1800 by American statesman John Brown, it was designated in 1971 as a U.S. National Historic Landmark for its association with Brown and its fine Federal-style architecture.
0.7 miNE
Memorial
Kentucky War Memorial, Frankfort
17 min walk • The Kentucky War Memorial is a memorial to Kentuckians who have died in all wars. On a high-point called the "State Mound" in Frankfort Cemetery in Frankfort, Kentucky, the memorial consists of a 65-foot-tall monument erected in 1850, nine low stone monuments built in a semi-circle, and two low straight monuments.
0.8 miN
38°11'55"N • 84°52'33"W
Capital City Museum, Frankfort
21 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kentucky Governor's Mansion open?

Kentucky Governor's Mansion is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 11 am
Wednesday closed
Thursday 9 am - 11 am
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Kentucky Governor's Mansion?

Nearby attractions include Berry Mansion, Frankfort (12 min walk), Kentucky War Memorial, Frankfort (17 min walk), Confederate Monument in Frankfort, Frankfort (17 min walk), Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort (17 min walk).