Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Mary Desha
Photographed By Carolyn Sanders, July 15, 2023
1. Mary Desha DAR Founder Grave Marker
Erected 1915 by Kentucky Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 38° 3.428′ N, 84° 30.529′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. Marker is on West Main Street (U.S. 421) west of Buchanan Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 858 W Main St, Lexington KY 40508, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry Clay (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1787-1987 Bicentennial Tree (about 400 feet away); Lexington Cemetery (about 400 feet away); Address by President Lincoln (about 600 feet away); A National Cemetery System (about 600 feet away); Lexington National Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Confederate Soldiers Monument
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More about this marker. Mary Desha one of the four original founders of Daughters of American Revolution.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. This page has been viewed 58 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on January 8, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
