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The Frankfort Cemetery has a rich history and is situated on a bluff that provides stunning panoramic views of the Kentucky River, the Kentucky State Capitol, the Governor’s Mansion, and the Capitol District. It was established by Judge Mason Brown, inspired by the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Boston. The Kentucky General Assembly granted the cemetery’s incorporation on February 27, 1844. The original 32-acre property, Hunter’s Garden, was purchased for $3,801 in 1845. Over time, the cemetery expanded to 100 acres through additional purchases in 1858 and 1911. The cemetery is the final resting place of legendary American pioneer Daniel Boone, 17 Kentucky governors and a United States vice president.