State Historic Site · Kentucky

Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site

Location: Lincoln County, Kentucky
Nearest town: 1.4 miles southeast of Junction City
Type: State Historic Site

About Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site

1951 marks the year this burial ground and former estate entered Kentucky's park system. The grounds hold the grave of Isaac Shelby, the state's first governor, on land that once made up his own property. Visitors come to see the cemetery itself and the site tied to his life and death.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site is in Lincoln County, Kentucky, 1.4 miles southeast of Junction City. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.