Cassius Marcellus Clay - Richmond KY
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 44.695 W 084° 17.364
16S E 738827 N 4180973
Cassius Marcellus Clay was the U.S. Minister to Russia 1861-62. He helped prevent intervention of England and France during Civil War and provided an atmosphere which made possible purchase of Alaska, 1867.
Waymark Code: WM17PD6
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2023
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TEXT FROM THE HISTORICAL MARKER
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.
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Location: Marker is located just inside the gates of the Richmond City Cemetery, Richmond KY 40475.
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