The Two
RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers |
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1786 - Frankfort was established. 1792-Kentucky became the 15th state and Frankfort became the capital of Kentucky. | |
Spelling Note of Interest: Capitol refers to a building. Capital refers to a City. |
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Below: Kentucky's Capitol
Building - as seen from a scenic overlook |
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Below: The Kentucky River
as seen from a parking lot. |
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Below: Kentucky's Capitol
Building - as seen by the two RV Gypsies from across the street |
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Kentucky's Capitol Building is the fourth permanent building since statehood in 1792. It was built to replace the earlier 1830 Capitol, still standing in Downtown Frankfort. | |
Below: A Flower
Clock near the Capitol Building |
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The face of this colorful
flowering clock is 34 feet across and it is planted with
thousands of plants. |
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The back side of the flower
clock |
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Karen Duquette
at the flower clock in Frankfort, Kentucky - October 6, 2011 |
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A bit of fall colors -
it is still about 2 weeks from full fall color |
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Before continuing on with multiple choices below, you may want to Jump forward to Frankfort KY in 2024 because the places and photos are completely different. there will be a link from 2024 back to here. Otherwise use the links below. |
You
may view the following 9 sections in any order you wish. The page you
are is not underlined and cannot be chosen from here. There is also a
link to a cruise below, plus the main navigational buttons for this very
large website. |
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Kentucky's
Capital City and Capitol Building (this page) |
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U.S. Marine Corp. history |
Daniel
Boone's grave site |
Louisville, KY and the Mega Cavern |
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After you have finished ALL 9 sections in Kentucky,
please continue on to the Halloween cruise on The Oasis of the Seas
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