State Capitol Overlook
State Capitol Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in Franklin, Kentucky. State Capitol Overlook is situated nearby to the garden Floral clock, as well as near the public building Kentucky State Capitol.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Kentucky State Capitol and Floral clock.
Kentucky State Capitol
Public building
Photo: RXUYDC, Public domain.
The Kentucky State Capitol is located in Frankfort and is the house of the three branches of the state government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Kentucky State Capitol is situated 1,100 feet east of State Capitol Overlook.
Floral clock
Garden
The floral clock in Frankfort, Kentucky, is a landmark located behind the Kentucky State Capitol. Dedicated in May 1961 by Governor Bert T. Combs, the clock was constructed as a joint project between the state government and the Garden Club of Kentucky. Floral clock is situated 910 feet southeast of State Capitol Overlook.
Point Breeze
Building
Photo: Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Point Breeze is a building, which is situated 1,400 feet south of State Capitol Overlook.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Frankfort and Big Eddy.
Frankfort
Frankfort is the capital of Kentucky. Downtown Frankfort is characterized by charismatic, old-fashioned, antebellum style buildings holding shops, cafes, restaurants and museums.
Big Eddy
Hamlet
Big Eddy is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Kentucky, United States. Big Eddy is situated 1½ miles southeast of State Capitol Overlook.
Jett
Hamlet
Jett is an unincorporated community within Franklin County, Kentucky, United States. It was part of a farm acquired by Thomas Jett, in 1822. In 1882, Jett's heirs donated land for a Louisville & Nashville Railroad station which was named for him. Jett is situated 3½ miles east of State Capitol Overlook.
State Capitol Overlook
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Category: tourism
- Location: Franklin, Kentucky, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
38.18719° or 38° 11′ 14″ northLongitude
-84.87921° or 84° 52′ 45″ westOpen location code
86CQ54PC+V8OpenStreetMap ID
node 10075541638OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include State Capitol Overlook and Capitol Rose Garden.
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