Clay Villa, ca. 1845

Historical marker location:

Lexington, Kentucky

( 221 Forest Avenue, Lexington)

Home of James B. Clay, son of Henry Clay. Designed by Major Thomas Lewinski, as an Italianate villa. Floor plan consisted of central hall with 4 rooms on each floor. Thomas Clay's home, Mansfield, on Richmond Rd. designed at same time. James Clay (1817-64) practiced law with his father; charge d'affaires in Portugal, Congressman and member of Peace Commission, 1861.

Architects Henry Clay

Kentucky was the site of many important battles during the American Civil War, including the Battle of Perryville, which was the largest battle fought in the state.