Historical Marker

Vest-Lindsey House

Historical marker location:
Frankfort, Kentucky
( Wapping & Washington Sts., Frankfort)

Erected before 1820, this house is linked to several prominent men. It was childhood home of George Graham Vest, a famous orator, debater and three-term senator from Missouri; member CSA Congress 3 years. Also home of Daniel W. Lindsey, who, during the Civil War, was Union regimental and brigade commander, and later Inspector General and Adjutant General of Kentucky.