Near Winchester in Clark County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Rare 1860 Tombstones
Photographed By Frank Profitt, February 8, 2021
1. Rare 1860 Tombstones Marker
In the burial ground, one-fourth mile east, are two rare Carrara marble tombstones carved in Italy by Joel Tanner Hart, the world renowned sculptor. He brought the stones to America, 1860, at time of unveiling of his great statue of Henry Clay in Richmond, Va. Visiting his birthplace near here, he placed stones in memory of his parents, Josiah and Judith Hart.Erected 1964 by Kentucky Historical Society-Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 710.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 37° 59.4′ N, 84° 7.683′ W. Marker is near Winchester, Kentucky, in Clark County. Marker is on Ironworks Road west of Morris Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winchester KY 40391, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. East Broadway Cemetery (approx. 2.2 miles away); Sculptor's Birthplace (approx. 2.4 miles away);
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Photographed By Frank Profitt, February 8, 2021
2. Rare 1860 Tombstones Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 20, 2013
3. Rare 1860 Tombstones Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 766 times since then and 92 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2021, by Frank Profitt of Georgetown, Kentucky. 3. submitted on August 17, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
