Sawyier's Inspiration, Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky
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krsmith2
N 37° 46.823 W 084° 36.567
16S E 710524 N 4184139
Painted scenes of Kentucky River and area.
Waymark Code: WMJTE8
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 12/29/2013
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Paul Sawyier, "The River Artist," painted scenes of Kentucky River gorge while living on houseboat near here, from 1908 to 1913. The noted artist created over 2,000 paintings, mostly landscapes of Central Kentucky-State Capitol, Kentucky River and Elkhorn Creek. Born in Ohio, 1865, he spent most of his life in Kentucky. Died in New York, 1917. Buried Frankfort.
Marker Name: Sawyier's Inspiration
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 675
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways.
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