Lexington 1850 - 1875, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
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N 38° 02.966 W 084° 30.019
16S E 719334 N 4214249
Famous thoroughbred and fastest racehorse of his time.
Waymark Code: WMJJK1
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/25/2013
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Lexington
1850 - 1875
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Famous thoroughbred stallion bred by Elisha Warfield, "father of Ky. Turf." One of the first major stallions in the area, helped center US breeding industry in Ky. Stood at Robert Alexander's Woodburn Farm. Farm fell victim to Morgan's Raiders during Civil War, and Lexington was sent to Illinois to escape capture.
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Fastest horse of his time and greatest sire of his day. Produced more champion offspring than any other stallion. Led US sire list for 16 years, a record that still holds today. Grandsire of Aristides, first Ky. Derby winner. Inducted into National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame 1955.
Marker Name: Lexington 1850 - 1875
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 2285
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways
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