Old Ashland

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This file appears in: Ashland

This 1852 image shows Ashland before it was rebuilt by Clay’s son James. Courtesy of the Library of Congress.

This file appears in: Ashland

By Tim Talbottt
Historical Marker #1 in Lexington notes the location of "Ashland," the home and estate of Kentucky statesman Henry Clay. Ashland was Clay’s pride and joy. At this grand estate the "Great…