Cassius M. Clay-"Lion of White Hall" - Richmond, KY
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 50.586 W 084° 19.782
16S E 734965 N 4191767
Cassius M. Clay (1810-1903)-Fearless abolitionist, publisher of anti-slavery paper, The True American, captain in the Mexican War, legislator and Minister to Russia.
Waymark Code: WM17PK2
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/20/2023
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"Lion of White Hall"-West of here is White Hall, home of Cassius M. Clay (1810-1903). For a half century, Clay was a "firebrand" in American life. Fearless abolitionist, publisher of anti-slavery paper, The True American, captain in the Mexican War, legislator and Minister to Russia. When Ft. Sumter fell, he organized civilian guard for U.S. Capitol until army could protect.
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Location: Memorial is at the intersection of Lexington Road (US 25 / US 421) and Boonesborough Road, Richmond KY 40475
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