Black plaque № 45667

Frankfort, KY, United States

Site of Love House. First meeting of the Legislature, after Frankfort made capital, held here, 1793, when owned by Andrew Holmes. Built about 1786 by Gen. James Wilkinson. Purchased in 1797 by Maj. Thomas Love and wife. It was for years an inn and center of political and social life for the capital.

The exiled French Prince Louis Philippe and Aaron Burr were among guests. In use until 1870.

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