Old State Capitol, Frankfort

Name: Old State Capitol
Address: 300 W Broadway St, Frankfort, 40601-1980, United States
Telephone: +1 502-564-3016

#3 among attractions in Frankfort

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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. The current Kentucky State Capitol was built in 1910. The Old State Capitol has served as a museum and the home of the Kentucky Historical Society since 1920. It has been restored to its American Civil War era appearance and was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1971 for its exceptional Greek Revival architecture, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1837 (187 years ago)Coordinates: 38°12'1"N, 84°52'36"W

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300 W Broadway StFrankfort 40601-1980 United States

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+1 502-564-3016

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Old State Capitol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kentucky Governor's Mansion, Old Governor's Mansion, Fort Hill, Confederate Monument in Frankfort.

0.9 miS
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Kentucky Governor's Mansion, Frankfort
24 min walk • 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.
~840 ftE
Museum, Architecture, Historical place
Old Governor's Mansion, Frankfort
5 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.
0.4 miNE
View point, Forts and castles
Fort Hill, Frankfort
12 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 miSE
Monuments and statues
Confederate Monument in Frankfort, Frankfort
18 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 miSE
Scenic drives, Cemetery, Outdoor activities
Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort
19 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.
1.2 miSW
38°11'14"N • 84°53'27"W
Juniper Hill Golf Course, Frankfort
31 min walk • Golf
~1520 ftSW
Bridge
Singing Bridge, Frankfort
8 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.
~1480 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Liberty Hall Historic Site, Frankfort
8 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.
0.8 miSE
Memorial
Kentucky War Memorial, Frankfort
21 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.
~670 ftSE
38°11'55"N • 84°52'33"W
Capital City Museum, Frankfort
4 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
1.2 miN
Whiskey distillery, Distillery
Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort
32 min walk • Buffalo Trace Distillery is a distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, owned by the Sazerac Company. It has historically been known by several names, including the George T. Stagg Distillery and the Old Fashioned Copper Distillery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old State Capitol open?

Old State Capitol is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Old State Capitol?

Nearby attractions include Old Statehouse Historic District, Frankfort (1 min walk), Capital City Museum, Frankfort (4 min walk), Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort (4 min walk), Church of the Ascension, Frankfort (5 min walk).