1551 First Inauguration

Category: Markers

Marker reads, Isaac Shelby was inaugurated as 1st governor of Kentucky, June 4, 1792, at building on West Main Street; built as a market house, 1791-92. After Kentuckys admission to Union, the structure was also used as a State House during the legislative sessions of 1792. The Lexington Library was organized in same building in January, 1795. Presented by Lexington-Fayette Co. Historic Commission.