Clay's Birthplace

Clay's Birthplace (HMEHC)

Location: Hanover, VA 23069 Hanover County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 42.482', W 77° 23.018'

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Three miles northwest is Clay Spring, where Henry Clay was born, April 12, 1777. He passed most of his early life in Richmond, removing to Kentucky in 1797. His career as a public man and as a peacemaker between North and South is an important part of American history.
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HM NumberHMEHC
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Marker NumberND 6
Year Placed1934
Placed ByConservation & Development Commission
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Date Added Wednesday, October 8th, 2014 at 9:25pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 289880 N 4176095
Decimal Degrees37.70803333, -77.38363333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 42.482', W 77° 23.018'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 42' 28.92" N, 77° 23' 1.08" W
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Area Code(s)804
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 11101-11169 Hanover Courthouse Rd, Hanover VA 23069, US
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