Welcome! - Kentucky Capitol
WEBKentucky's Capitol is the fourth permanent building since statehood in 1792. It was built to replace the earlier 1830 capitol, still standing in downtown Frankfort, which had become inadequate to accommodate the growing state government.
Visitor Info - Kentucky Capitol
WEBTours. For tours or additional information about the New State Capitol, contact the tour guide's desk at (502) 564-3449. Security. The following measures are in place for the safety of visitors to the Kentucky State Capitol: A valid photo ID is …
Kentucky State Capitol - Wikipedia
WEBThe Kentucky State Capitol is located in Frankfort and is the house of the three branches (executive, legislative, judicial) of the state government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Welcome - Kentucky Capitol
WEBAn Official Website of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Kentucky Capitol. Menu. The State Capitol. Historic Overview. Visitor Info. Timeline. Time Capsule. Rotunda Murals.
Frankfort, Kentucky - Wikipedia
WEBFrankfort is the capital of the U.S. state of Kentucky and the seat of Franklin County. [5] It is a home rule-class city. [6] The population was 28,602 at the 2020 United States census. [7]
Frankfort | Capital City, State Capital, Bluegrass Region, Map
WEBFrankfort, capital (since 1792) of Kentucky, U.S., and seat of Franklin county, located 50 miles (80 km) east of Louisville and 26 miles (42 km) northwest of Lexington. Frankfort was founded in 1786 on the Kentucky River by Gen. James Wilkinson.
Kentucky State Capitol - Visit Frankfort
WEBCompleted in 1910, the Capitol building features 70 ionic columns, sculptures of Kentucky dignitaries and decorative murals. The Capitol is on the National Register of Historic Places and is noted as one of the most impressive Capitols in the nation.
Frankfort, Capital Of Kentucky - WorldAtlas
WEBOct 1, 2022 · Nestled in Central Kentucky's Bluegrass region is Frankfort, the capital city of the US State of Commonwealth of Kentucky. Being the halfway point between Louisville and Lexington, Frankfort is a popular destination for a stopover.
Visitors & Education - Legislative Research Commission - Kentucky
WEBFree guided tours of the Kentucky State Capitol are available Monday through Friday, beginning at the tour guide desk in the Rotunda. Call 502-564-3449 to schedule a tour.
Kentucky State Capitol - U.S. National Park Service
WEBJun 6, 2024 · The Kentucky State Capitol building sits along thirty-four acres of the Kentucky River. While Ohio architect Frank Andrews designed the building, the grounds were left to Olmsted Brothers, making it one of the …