Cassius Marcellus Clay - Richmond KY
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 44.695 W 084° 17.364
16S E 738827 N 4180973
As a result of his diplomacy in Russia, friendship between the two powers reached its highest peak.
Waymark Code: WM12NA3
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 06/20/2020
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Cassius Marcellus Clay-U.S. Minister to Russia— (1861-62); (1863-69) —Buried in this cemetery is Cassius Marcellus Clay. As a result of his diplomacy in Russia, friendship between the two powers reached its highest peak. This helped prevent intervention of England and France during Civil War and provided an atmosphere which made possible purchase of Alaska, 1867.
LOCATION: Marker is located just inside the gates of the Richmond City Cemetery, Richmond KY 40475.
Marker Name: Cassius Marcellus Clay U.S. Minister to Russia
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 1576
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society / Kentucky Department of Highways.
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