| Kentucky Derby | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
 Typhoon II, the winner of the 1897 Kentucky Derby | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 1897 |
| Winning horse | Typhoon II |
| Jockey | Buttons Garner |
| Trainer | Julius C. Cahn |
| Owner | Julius C. Cahn |
| Surface | Dirt |
The 1897 Kentucky Derby was the 23rd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 12, 1897.[1]