State Capitol – The Kentucky State Capitol was built between 1905 and 1909 for a cost $1 million dollars. It is the state’s fourth permanent capitol building. Two burned down, and the third stands not far from the current capitol building. The Kentucky capitol holds all three branches of state government, including the legislature, the supreme court and the executive branch. It includes offices for the governor, lieutenant governor, the attorney general, and the secretary of state. Purchase Prints The building was constructed in the Beaux-Arts style and features a number of French architectural elements. The designer Frank Mills Andrews was a distinguished and award-winning architect. The interior of the building includes a number of bronze statues – Abraham Lincoln (pictured), Henry Clay, Dr. Ephraim McDowell and Alben Barkley (a farmer vice president). Until recently Jefferson Davis, the only president of the Confederacy, was included among them. His statue was removed in 2020, and placed in Fairview, Kentucky, his birth place and the location of a monument built in his memory, in 1973. Cove Spring Park – While only 240 acres, Cove Spring Park is a very interesting place. One might almost describe it as a small valley tucked away between steep forested hills. It has a number of short trails both in the valley and along the hillsides, as well as several waterfalls, a beautiful stream, and several historic structures. The perfect place to get outdoors, but also get away from the heat, on a hot summer day. Purchase Print Daniel Boone Grave Marker – Overlooking the Kentucky River, this grave marker is located in the Frankfort Cemetery. Daniel Boone is an icon of American folklore. A frontiersman and explorer he is known for the time he spent on the Kentucky frontier. Since his death in 1820, a bit...Read more