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Lexington,
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Local Attractions : Kentucky : Lexington
Henry Clay’s Home (Ashland)
Posted October 20, 2008 by Ima Local
Ashland, the home of Henry Clay, a Kentucky politician during the 19th century, sits on a large piece of land. The site consists of a large mansion, a walled-in garden, and several out buildings, including ice houses. Since I grew up in Lexington, Kentucky, I have known this site all my life. As a kid, I enjoyed going through the mansion and seeing all the old furniture and learning about history. The ice houses are the best out buildings because…
Kentucky
Capital: Frankfort
Largest Metro Area: Louisville
2007 Avg. Home Price: $114,254.16 (45)
2007 Avg. Household Income: $37,369.00 (45)
2007 State & Local Tax Burden: 10.9% (21)
Famous For: Mammoth Cave, Churchill Downs
