Lexington Cemetery - Lexington, KY, USA
N 38° 03.376 W 084° 30.449
16S E 718685 N 4214991
A beautifully designed, landscaped and maintained cemetery in historic Lexington, Kentucky. The graves of Henry Clay, UK Basketball Coach Adolf Rupp and other famous Kentuckians are buried here. There is also a military cemetery inside the gates.
Waymark Code: WM1X1Y
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/23/2007
Views: 27
"The Lexington Cemetery is a private non-profit organization established in 1849 as a public cemetery and a place of beauty to enjoy. It has no association with any government and is administered by a board of directors. It is a historical landmark that documents the social, political, military and environmental history of the community. Encompassing 170 acres, it is comprised of a national and public cemetery with over 65,000 interments. It will accommodate interments for the next 100 years, serving people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin.
Information from www.lexcem.org
City, Town, or Parish / State / Country: Not listed
Approximate number of graves: Not listed
Cemetery Status: Active
Cemetery Website: [Web Link]
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