Gratz Park in Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
James Lane Allen
(1849-1925)
Erected 1990 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1875.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 38° 3.042′ N, 84° 29.666′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. It is in Gratz Park. Marker is on Market Street, 0.1 miles west of West 3rd. Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 253 Market Street, 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. Transylvania Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); Transylvania (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky / George Shannon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Col. Robert Patterson (1753-1827) / Patterson Cabin (about 400 feet away); Old Morrison / Transylvania Alumni (about 400 feet away); Hunt-Morgan House (about 500 feet away); Architects Shryock / Another Shryock (about 600 feet away); Morgan House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
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