Ashland Park in Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
"Ashland"
Orator - Statesman - Patriot
Kentucky's favorite son
Born - 1777 Died - 1852.
Erected by Historical Markers Society. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 38° 1.745′ N, 84° 28.848′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. It is in Ashland Park. Marker can be reached from Sycamore Road close to Richmond Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington KY 40502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abraham Lincoln and Henry Clay (a few steps from this marker); Agriculture at Ashland (a few steps from this marker); Childhood Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Clay (within shouting distance of this marker); Madeline M. Breckinridge / Kentucky Suffrage Leader (within shouting distance of this marker); A&M College at Ashland (within shouting distance of this marker); Garden Club of Lexington / Ashland Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Ashland / Clay & Abraham Lincoln (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2010, by Matt Carter of Lexington, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 1,267 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2010, by Matt Carter of Lexington, Kentucky. 3. submitted on November 18, 2014. 4. submitted on October 16, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.