Frankfort, Kentucky

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Music in Frankfort

Songs About Frankfort

I Flew Over Our House Last Night (Single Version)

Tom T. Hall

54%

"The pilot said if you look close there's frankfort on the right"

Doreen

Old 97's

"Keeps on handing me the Old Crow"

Proud Souls

Jason Boland & The Stragglers

"Punished a bottle of bourbon until it was through"

On The Red River

Turnpike Troubadours

"And reach for a fifth of Old Crow"

Mountain Song

Flatland Cavalry

"Bottle of Blanton's got me feelin' right"

How Long ’Til Tennessee

Lanie Gardner

"that last sip of Weller"

Garth Brooks

Tennessee Jet

"You're sipping on Coke and Old Crow Whiskey"

Incident At Conklin Creek

Richmond Fontaine

"Dad had a bottle of old crow and he finished it"

All Around Cowboy

Charley Crockett

"So he rolls up a smoke, and he sips his Old Crow"

Finer Things

Post Malone

"Sippin' on a Solo of Pappy Reserve"

Gurl From Kentucky

Afroman

"All the way to Frankfort"

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Rivers & Roads in Song near Frankfort

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History of Frankfort

Buffalo Trace Distillery

1773

The oldest continuously operating distillery in America, producing bourbon in Frankfort since 1773.

Daniel Boone's Grave - Frankfort Cemetery

1845

Supposed burial site of frontier legend Daniel Boone in Frankfort Cemetery, though Missouri disputes the claim.

Kentucky Horse Park

1978

Working horse farm and equine theme park in Lexington, home to the International Museum of the Horse.

19.2 mi away

Everything Near Frankfort

26 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

Frankfort Cemetery · 0.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine standing where pioneers, politicians, and even a Vice President now rest eternally. This is Frankfort Cemetery, a silent city overlooking the Kentucky River. In 1845, the State Legislature authorized the…
Daniel Boone's Grave - Frankfort Cemetery · 0.3 mi · Historical Marker
Supposed burial site of frontier legend Daniel Boone in Frankfort Cemetery, though Missouri disputes the claim.
Old Governor's Mansion (Frankfort, Kentucky) · 0.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time at the Old Governor's Mansion, rumored to be the oldest official executive residence still in use. In 1796, the Kentucky General Assembly decided Kentucky's governor needed a proper house. Construction…
Jesse R. Zeigler House · 0.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine bumping into Frank Lloyd Wright on a transatlantic voyage and commissioning him to design your house! That's exactly what happened here in Frankfort. In 1909, Reverend Jesse R. Zeigler met Wright while traveling…
Singing Bridge · 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready to hum along! The Singing Bridge in Frankfort isn't just a way to cross the Kentucky River; it's a quirky piece of local history that literally sings to you as you drive across. Originally built in 1938, this…
Old State Capitol (Kentucky) · 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Walk the halls of the Old State Capitol, where Kentucky's laws were once debated and decisions made, and imagine the political dramas that unfolded within its walls. Built in 1830, this building served as Kentucky's…
Fort Hill (Frankfort, Kentucky) · 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Looking up at Fort Hill, you're seeing a key piece of Kentucky's Civil War story. In 1861, as the Civil War erupted, Kentucky declared neutrality. But both the Union and Confederacy knew the state's strategic…
Frankfort, KY · 0.8 mi · Local history
Frankfort, Kentucky, nestled in the heart of the Bluegrass Region, owes its character to a blend of early settlers, primarily of English and Scots-Irish descent. These pioneers, pushing westward in the late 18th…
Liberty Hall (Frankfort, Kentucky) · 0.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what life was like for a Founding Father? Liberty Hall offers a peek into that world. John Brown, a lawyer and statesman, built Liberty Hall between 1796 and 1800. He served as a delegate to the Continental…
Buffalo Trace Distillery · 1.1 mi · Historical Marker
The oldest continuously operating distillery in America, producing bourbon in Frankfort since 1773.
Buffalo Trace Distillery · 1.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a taste of history at Buffalo Trace Distillery, one of America's oldest continuously operating distilleries, and maybe catch a glimpse of a ghost. This place has seen a lot! The story really starts in 1857…
Old Stone Tavern (Frankfort, Kentucky) · 3.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine stagecoaches stopping at the Old Stone Tavern, a historic inn and tavern that once served travelers on a bygone era. Located near Frankfort on the Old Leestown Pike, the Old Stone Tavern is a…

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Woodford Reserve · 6.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over and you'll be transported back in time at Woodford Reserve, where the legacy of Kentucky bourbon is alive and well. The distillery, with roots reaching back to 1812, became the modern Woodford Reserve…
Switzer Covered Bridge · 7.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Drive through the Switzer Covered Bridge, a charming relic of the past, and imagine a time when these structures were essential for transportation. Built around 1855, this bridge was a vital link across North Elkhorn…
Julius Blackburn House · 8.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what Kentucky looked like before it was even Kentucky? You're about to pass a house with a log cabin that predates our statehood! This is the Julius Blackburn House, also known as Warwick. The very oldest…
Cleveland House · 12.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered about the hidden lives within these grand old Kentucky homes? This isn't just a charming inn; it once sheltered hundreds of children. This very spot, now the Woodford Inn, operated for over 80 years as the…
Weisenberger Mills and Related Buildings · 13.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a taste of history – literally! Weisenberger Mills has been grinding grain in Kentucky longer than almost anyone else. Augustus Weisenberger bought a mill property here back in 1865. But the mill you see…
Ward Hall (Georgetown, Kentucky) · 15.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be awestruck! This isn't just another beautiful house; Ward Hall is a monument to Kentucky's antebellum past, a testament to ambition and a bygone era. Built between 1853 and 1857 by Junius Ward, this massive…
Four Roses · 15.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over and raise a glass, because you're near a legend – Four Roses Distillery! Its story is as rich and complex as the bourbon it produces. Though the brand name dates back to the 1860s, the iconic Spanish…
Bird Octagonal Mule Barn · 15.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine 40 mules housed in this unique octagonal barn, a relic of Kentucky's agricultural past. Built around 1880 in Shelby County, this octagonal mule barn was designed for efficiency. Forty mules could be fed from a…
Payne-Desha House · 16.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered where Kentucky's heroes from the War of 1812 laid their heads? You're about to pass one such spot! This is the Payne-Desha House, a tangible link to a pivotal moment in American history and a testament to…
First African Baptist Church and Parsonage (Scott County, Kentucky) · 16.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here and imagine a story of faith, resilience, and community taking root right on this very spot. This isn't just an old church; it's a living testament to the strength of Georgetown's African American…
Royal Spring Park · 16.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over, because you're about to discover the living heart of Georgetown! This isn't just a pretty park; it's the site of Royal Spring, a gushing source of water that has sustained life here for centuries. From…
Giddings Hall, Georgetown College · 16.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a moment and gaze at Giddings Hall, a true survivor and a symbol of pioneering spirit! This isn't just a pretty building; it's the very first permanent structure of Georgetown College, the first Baptist…
Buford-Duke House · 18.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder where Kentucky’s famous horse industry really began? Right here. The magnificent Buford-Duke House, built in 1792, was the home of Colonel Abram Buford, a true Kentucky pioneer. Buford wasn't just a soldier…
Kentucky Horse Park · 19.2 mi · Historical Marker
Working horse farm and equine theme park in Lexington, home to the International Museum of the Horse.

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