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Old Statehouse

Old Statehouse is a historic place in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 11, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000346.

Frankfort, Franklin County, KentuckyListed March 11, 1971NRIS #71000346★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Old Statehouse?

The Old State Capitol in Kentucky, also known as Old Statehouse, is the former capitol building of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The building is located in Kentucky's capital, Frankfort, and housed 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.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Old Statehouse
City
Frankfort
County
Franklin County
State
Kentucky
Listed on the National Register
March 11, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000346
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.20029, -84.87669
When was Old Statehouse listed on the National Register?

Old Statehouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 11, 1971.

Where is Old Statehouse located?

Old Statehouse is located in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky at approximately 38.20029, -84.87669. See the map above.

Is Old Statehouse a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Old Statehouse is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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