Richmond in Madison County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Cassius Marcellus Clay
U.S. Minister to Russia
— (1861-62 ; 1863-69) —
Erected 1976 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1576.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 37° 44.641′ N, 84° 17.357′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Kentucky, in Madison County. Marker is on East Main Street (Business U.S. 25), on the right when traveling east. Located in the section of the cemetery where the Clay monument stands. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond KY 40475, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Medal of Honor Winners (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Richmond (about 400 feet away); In Memory Of The Fallen Union And Confederate Soldiers (about 500 feet away); In Memory Of The Confederate Soldiers (about 600 feet away); Pioneer Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Madison County Courthouse 1862 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Samuel Freeman Miller (approx. 0.4 miles away); County Named, 1786 / County Formed (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for Cassius Marcellus Clay. (Submitted on May 19, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,375 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on January 20, 2022, by Brian K. Hall of Lexington, Kentucky. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 17, 2021, by Brian K. Hall of Lexington, Kentucky. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 19, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 8. submitted on January 21, 2022. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.