Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial Revisited

The website for this impressive memorial states: "Constructed in 1988 to overlook the state Capitol in Frankfort, the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors 1,109 Kentucky Veterans who served this nation during the Vietnam War. Each Veteran's name is precisely engraved on the blue-gray granite so the shadow of the sundial pointer touches their name on the anniversary of their death. Thus, each individual is honored with a personal tribute. The names of POW/MIA (Prisoners of War/Missing in Action) are engraved on the stone that is located behind (south of) the gnomon. In this location, the gnomon shadow will never fall on these names." Thoughtful and creative, this memorial is one of the most moving tributes I've seen.

Lovely Blue

 

Mural on the side of Bourbon on Main in downtown Frankfort

Isn't She Lovely?

Frankfort, Franklin County

Frankfort Cemetery: Confederate Soldiers Memorial

Confederate Soldiers Memorial, Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, Franklin County

Captain Jones of Texas
Shot to Death Nov.  2, 1864

McCullock, 6 Fla. Inf.

Horton
Shot to Death, Nov. 2 1864

James Crockett

Lt. John Bell
4  Ky Infantry, Orphan Brigade
Killed at the Battle of Chickamauga

Unknown

Frankfort Cemetery: Daniel Boone

Grave of Daniel Boone, Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, Franklin County

Boone's wife, Rebecca, is also buried here.

I love the bark on this beautiful tree that shelters Boone's grave.

Very close to Daniel Boone's grave is the grave of Elison Williamson,
Boone's longtime friend.

View of the Kentucky State Capitol from Daniel Boone's Grave

Ward Oates Amphitheatre

Ward Oates Amphitheatre, Frankfort, Franklin County

Throughout the summer, the amphitheatre hosts free concerts.  The Kentucky River serves as the backdrop.

Jeri Katherine Howell performing at the amphitheatre on June 13.

For information about Mr. Ward Oates, who made this venue possible, I suggest reading his obituary.  As it says, Ward Oates knew how to lead, love, and live.

Hoge House

Hoge House, Frankfort, Franklin County

Built circa 1825, the 2650 square ft. home has been owned by such notable Kentucky
families as the Crittendens and the Garrards.  In more recent years, it housed
government offices.  The house is made of brick and log and covered by clapboard.

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The Kentucky River: Lock and Dam Number 4

Kentucky River, Lock and Dam Number 4, Frankfort, Franklin County

Jim's Seafood overlooks the river at this spot

Jim's Seafood

The Dam Shack at Jim's Seafood