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Ashland

Ashland is a historic place in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000357.

Lexington, Fayette County, KentuckyListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000357★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Ashland?

Ashland is the name of the plantation of the 19th-century Kentucky statesman Henry Clay, located in Lexington, Kentucky, in the central Bluegrass region of the state. The buildings were built by enslaved people who also grew and harvested hemp, farmed livestock, and cooked and cleaned for the Clays.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Ashland
City
Lexington
County
Fayette County
State
Kentucky
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000357
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.02912, -84.47974
When was Ashland listed on the National Register?

Ashland was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Ashland located?

Ashland is located in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky at approximately 38.02912, -84.47974. See the map above.

Is Ashland a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Ashland is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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