"Lion of White Hall"

"Lion of White Hall" (HM1A6I)

Location: Richmond, KY 40475 Madison County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 50.583', W 84° 19.783'

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West of here is White Hall, home of Cassius M. Clay (1810-1903). For a half century, Clay was a "firebrand" in American life. Fearless abolitionist, publisher of anti-slavery paper, The True American, captain in the Mexican War, legislator and Minister to Russia. When Ft. Sumter fell, he organized civilian guard for U.S. Capitol until army could protect.
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HM NumberHM1A6I
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Marker Number533
Year Placed1962
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society-Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, September 11th, 2014 at 9:36am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 734963 N 4191761
Decimal Degrees37.84305000, -84.32971667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 50.583', W 84° 19.783'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 50' 34.98" N, 84° 19' 46.98" W
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Area Code(s)859
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 278-598 State Hwy 3055, Richmond KY 40475, US
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