Historical Marker
Early Land Grant
Historical marker location:
Lexington, Kentucky
( 2613 Coronado Ridge Rd., Lexington)
This spring 900 feet to the west was discovered in 1775 by Joseph Lindsay, who was killed at the Battle of Blue Licks. Spring and surrounding 2,000 acres were later surveyed for Evan Shelby, father of the first governor of Kentucky. The house on this site, "Lewis Manor," was built by Thomas Lewis, circa 1800. Presented by Lexington-Fayette County Historic Commission.