Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Man o' War/Isaac Burns Murphy Memorial
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022
1. Man o' War/Isaac Burns Murphy Memorial Marker
MAN o' WAR (1917-1947)
In addition to the great Man o' War, this memorial gravesite also holds the final remains of several of his sons and daughters:
War Admiral (1934-1959) 1937 Triple Crown winner
War Relic (1938-1963) Leading sire of two year olds in 1950
Brushup (1929-1956) Dam of War Admiral
War Hazard (1938-1944) 1941 Alabama Stakes
War Kilt (1943-1956) 1945 Demoiselle Stakes
Isaac Burns Murphy
Isaac Murphy is considered by many to be the greatest American jockey of all time. Born a slave, he rose to become the nation's most famous and respected sports figure. He won an unmatched 44% of his races, and was the first jockey selected for membership in the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame.
Erected by Kentucky Horse Park.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Animals • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 38° 8.987′ N, 84° 31.208′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Iron Works Parkway and Iron Works Pike. Marker is beyond
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Secretariat (a few steps from this marker); Man o' War (within shouting distance of this marker); Isaac Burns Murphy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Descendants in Man o' War's Memorial Gravesite (about 300 feet away); African Americans in Racing (about 300 feet away); The Mostest Hoss (about 300 feet away); Getting Ready (about 300 feet away); Will Harbut and Man o' War (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Also see . . .
1. Man o' War. Known as "Big Red," he won 20 of 21 races in his career. His lone defeat was due to a bad start and competitors boxing him in once he caught up. (Kentucky Horse Park) (Submitted on July 29, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Isaac Burns Murphy. He won the Kentucky Derby three times, the Latonia Derby five times, and four of the first five runnings of the American Derby, once the richest 3-year-old race in America. (Kentucky Horse Park) (Submitted on July 29, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
3. Park Memorials. This listing of memorials in Kentucky Horse Park includes brief biographies of Man o' War's children
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022
2. Man o' War/Isaac Burns Murphy Memorial Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022
3. Man o' War Memorial
Herbert Haseltine (1877-1962) sculpted the bronze statue of Man o' War in 1948.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022
4. Isaac Burns Murphy Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 29, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
