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![]() Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
(Sights & Activities - Historic Sites)
120 Sycamore RdLexington KY 40502 859-266-8581
Description:
Perhaps Kentucky's most famous statesman, Henry Clay was not only the "Great Compromiser," who warded off the Civil War for a time, but a Speaker of the House and Secretary of State (among other offices). Ashland, the home now considered a National Historic Landmark, was built by his son on the foundation of the original and features period items and furnishings. Built of brick, the stately Italianate structure also features a cluster of dependencies and manicured gardens on its remaining twenty acres.
Hours:
<i><b>Feb</b></i> Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm
<i><b>Apr-Oct</b></i> Mon-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm
<i><b>Mar, Nov-Dec</b></i> Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm
Payment
Methods:
Visa,Master Card
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