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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNY8_ashland-clay-abraham-lincoln_Lexington-KY.html
AshlandHome of Henry Clay, born April 12, 1777, died June 29, 1852. Served as a state legislator, US rep. & senator, house speaker, secretary of state. He ran for president in 1824, 1832, & 1844. Also an attorney, he practiced law for more than 50…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNY7_eastern-state-hospital_Lexington-KY.html
The second State Mental Hospital built in the U.S. Established by legislative act of Dec. 4, 1822, which named commissioners to buy and operate it in Fayette County. They acquired The Fayette Hospital organized in 1816. "The Lunatic Asylum" opened…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNY6_lexington-historic-distillery-district_Lexington-KY.html
Side AStarted in 1869 by the Headley and Farra Company. Continued by James E. Pepper & Company in 1879. In the late 1800s, the James E. Pepper Distillery sold whiskey to over 90 brokerage houses across the U.S. It sold under a number of different …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNY5_fort-clay_Lexington-KY.html
Extensive earthworks with ditch, drawbridges and magazine were constructed here by Federal forces after the Battle of "Ashland," May 1862.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNY4_first-race-course_Lexington-KY.html
Near this spot pioneers in 1780 established the starting point of the first race path in Kentucky, extending southward one quarter mile.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNY3_beck-house_Lexington-KY.html
Residence of James Burnie Beck. Born Dumfriesshire, Scot., 1822, died Washington, D.C., 1890. Law partner John C. Breckinridge. Congressman from Ky., 1867-75. U.S. Senator from Ky. 1876-90.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNY2_jefferson-davis_Lexington-KY.html
For three years (1821-1824) while a student at Transylvania University Jefferson Davis (afterwards President of Southern Confederacy) lived here with Joseph Ficklin then Postmaster of Lexington.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNY1_ashland_Lexington-KY.html
Historic home of Henry ClayOrator - Statesman - Patriot Kentucky's favorite sonBorn - 1777 Died - 1852.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNXV_cumberland-ford_Pineville-KY.html
One of the most important points on the Wilderness Road marked by Daniel Boone in 1775. Ford first used by Indians, then by early explorers and the Long Hunters. After Boone opened the way west, more than 100,000 settlers used the crossing as a ga…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNXU_the-battle-of-barbourville_Barbourville-KY.html
(First Panel):Building Union SupportTennessee Unionists RevoltTennessee seceded from the Union in June 1861. Most people in Middle and West Tennessee supported that action but a large number of East Tennesseans did no. East Tennesseans were soon i…