Gratz Park in Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Morgan House
"Thunderbolt of the Confederacy"
Born Huntsville, Ala. 6-1-1825
Killed Greeneville, Tenn. 9-4-1864
Erected by Historical Marker Society. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list.
Location. 38° 3.002′ N, 84° 29.773′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. It is in Gratz Park. Marker is at the intersection of North Mill Street and West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south on North Mill Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 North Mill Street, Lexington KY 40507, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hunt-Morgan House (a few steps from this marker); Lexington Public Library 1905 - 1989 / A Carnegie Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Taking Politician Henry Clay to Court 1829 (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Clay's Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Brown, M.D. (1769 - 1830) (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Hunt Morgan / Genetic Research (about 400 feet away); Christ Church Cathedral (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2010, by Matt Carter of Lexington, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 1,234 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on April 2, 2010, by Matt Carter of Lexington, Kentucky. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2010, by Matt Carter of Lexington, Kentucky. 4. submitted on March 25, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.