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County: Franklin

Vest-Lindsey House

Marker Number: 

1743

Location: 

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.

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