Ashland, Historic plantation and National Historic Landmark in Lexington, United States.
The Italianate mansion stands within an 18-acre estate featuring period furnishings, formal gardens, and preserved architectural elements from the 1850s.
Henry Clay, the influential U.S. Senator and Speaker of the House, owned this estate from 1806 until 1852, shaping American politics through the Missouri Compromise.
The mansion contains an extensive collection of Clay family artifacts, documents, and original furniture that represent early 19th-century American political life.
Guided tours of the mansion operate throughout the year, with seasonal variations in opening hours and special events scheduled during peak months.
The gardens maintain plant species cultivated during the 19th century, demonstrating historical horticultural methods and landscaping techniques of the period.
Location: Lexington
Inception: 1811
Architectural style: Italianate architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.02861,-84.48000
Latest update: May 10, 2025 17:18
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