Woodburn Farm

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Woodburn Farm

This early 20th century postcard shows the entrance to Woodburn Farm in Woodford County. Edward Dudley Brown got involved in racing while a slave at Woodburn. Courtesy of the Kentucky Historical Society.

This file appears in: Edward Dudley Brown

By Tim Talbott
Historical Marker #2027 in Woodford County notes the historical significance of Edward Dudley Brown, an African American jockey, horse owner, and trainer. Brown, better known as Brown Dick—nicknamed after a fast horse of that era —was born into…