Frankfort Cemetery, cemetery in Frankfort, Kentucky
Frankfort Cemetery is a historic burial ground in Frankfort, the capital of Kentucky, laid out on a hilly landscape with mature trees and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The grounds hold gravestones, mausoleums, and vaults from different periods, many featuring Romanesque architectural details such as rounded arches and carved stonework.
The cemetery was founded in the mid-1800s and quickly became one of the main burial sites for leading figures of the state of Kentucky. Over the following decades, its gates, paths, and structures were expanded in the Romanesque style that was common in American cemetery design of that era.
The cemetery is the final resting place of several Kentucky governors and other figures who shaped the state, making it a place where local history feels close and personal. The grave of Daniel Boone and his wife Rebecca draws many visitors who come specifically to pay their respects to the famous frontiersman.
The cemetery sits on uneven, hilly ground, so sturdy footwear is a good idea for walking the paths comfortably. Visiting during daylight hours makes it easier to read the markers and move around safely on the slopes.
The remains of Daniel Boone were moved here from Missouri in 1845, though Missouri has long disputed whether the correct bones were actually transferred. This ongoing disagreement makes his grave one of the more unusual monuments found in any American state capital cemetery.
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