"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
West of here is White Hall, home of Cassius M. Clay (1810-1903). For a half century, Clay was a "firebrand" in American life.
Waymark Code: WM128E6
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/28/2020
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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.
Location: Memorial is at the intersection of Lexington Road (US 25 / US 421) and Boonesborough Road, Richmond KY 40475
Marker Name: "Lion of White Hall"
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 533
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
1962 by Kentucky Historical Society-Kentucky Department of Highways
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Visit Instructions:
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