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Black plaque № 45307

Frankfort, KY, United States

Morehead House. Built by Mark Hardin, Registrar, Ky. Land Office, in 1810. Before Civil War, home of six prominent Kentuckians; among whom were John Harvie, Pres., Bank of Ky., and, for 13 years, Charles S. Morehead, Governor (1855-59). Lawrence Tobin acquired it in 1874 and it was held by heirs to

1961. He built railroad, Lexington to Louisville, and was local merchant 48 years.

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