State Capitol

building, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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The State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky, is the seat of the state government. Frankfort has served as the capital since 1792. The current capitol building, completed in 1910, features a dome that stands 212 feet (65 meters) high.12

Frankfort was founded in 1786 on the Kentucky River. The city's history includes instances where the capitol building burned down, leading to attempts by larger cities to claim the capital status, but Frankfort's central location allowed it to retain its position. The city is a trading center for the Bluegrass region and has various manufacturing industries.1

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The State Capitol (1910) is crowned by a dome 212 feet (65 metres) high. The city’s historic buildings include the Old Capitol (1827–30), Liberty Hall (c. 1796), and the Orlando Brown House (1835). The graves of pioneer Daniel Boone and his wife, Rebecca Boone, are in…
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The State Capitol (1910) is crowned by a dome 212 feet (65 metres) high. The city’s historic buildings include the Old Capitol (1827–30), Liberty Hall (c. 1796), and the Orlando Brown House (1835). The graves of pioneer Daniel Boone and his wife, Rebecca Boone, are in…
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