Clay & Abraham Lincoln/Ashland
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krsmith2
N 38° 01.717 W 084° 28.903
16S E 721029 N 4211983
Family of Lincoln was friends with Clay.
Waymark Code: WMFMR5
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/04/2012
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Clay & Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln called Clay "my beau ideal of a statesman, for whom I fought all my humble life." Lincoln voted for Clay in 1832 & 1844. Family of Lincoln's wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, were friends with Clay. Lincoln based his political ideology on ideals of Clay & quoted him in many important speeches
Ashland
Home of Henry Clay, born April 12, 1777, died June 29, 1852. Served as a state legislator, US rep. & senator, house speaker, secretary of state. He ran for president in 1824, 1832, & 1844. Also an attorney, he practiced law for more than 50 years. He imported and bred fine livestock here, including champion thoroughbreds.
Location Type: Building
Property Type: Private
Location Notes:
Type of site: Historic Home
Address:
120 Sycamore Rd.
Lexington, KY United States
40502
Phone Number: 859-266-8581
Admission Charged: More than $5
URL for Additional Information: [Web Link]
Date of Event: Not listed
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