Lexington Cemetery
Lexington Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Lexington, United States. It was established in 1849, covering 68.8 hectares. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wikidata records 100 notable interments here, including Jim Varney, John C. Breckinridge, Henry Clay.
At a glance
| Location | Lexington, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.06100, -84.50900 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1849 |
| Type | Historic and heritage |
| Era | 1800s |
| Area | 68.8 hectares |
| Heritage status | NRHP 76000873 |
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Notable interments
100 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place. The 25 most widely covered are listed below. Browse all 100, or take the JSON record.
- Jim Varney (1949–2000), screenwriter, actor, writer
- John C. Breckinridge (1821–1875), lawyer, military personnel, politician
- Henry Clay (1777–1852), writer, lawyer, politician
- John Breckinridge (1760–1806), lawyer, politician, jurist
- Kenny Rollins (1923–2012), basketball player
- John Y. Brown Jr. (1933–2022), lawyer, politician, entrepreneur
- Henry Skillman Breckinridge (1886–1960), lawyer, politician, jurist
- Wallace Jones (1926–2014), basketball player, basketball coach
- Sophonisba Breckinridge (1866–1948), writer, lawyer, economist
- Ralph Foody (1928–1999), actor, film actor
- John Hunt Morgan (1825–1864), military personnel
- Gordon Granger (1821–1876), military officer
- Randall L. Gibson (1832–1892), lawyer, politician, jurist
- Mary Cyrene Breckinridge (1826–1907), politician
- James B. Beck (1822–1890), lawyer, politician
- Adolph Rupp (1901–1977), basketball player, basketball coach
- James Lane Allen (1849–1925), writer, author, novelist
- Wilhelmenia Fernandez (1949–2024), actor, opera singer
- Abraham Buford II (1820–1884), military personnel
- Joseph S. Fowler (1820–1902), lawyer, politician
- Mary Carson Breckinridge (1881–1965), nurse, midwife, social activist
- Thomas R. Underwood (1898–1956), politician, journalist, editor
- Clifton Rodes Breckinridge (1846–1932), politician, diplomat, ambassador
- William Campbell Preston Breckinridge (1837–1904), lawyer, politician, journalist
- John T. Johnson (1788–1856), judge, lawyer, politician
Common questions
Where is Lexington Cemetery?
Lexington Cemetery is in Lexington, United States, at coordinates 38.0610, -84.5090.
When was Lexington Cemetery established?
Lexington Cemetery was established in 1849, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Lexington Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 100 notable interments at Lexington Cemetery, including Jim Varney, John C. Breckinridge, Henry Clay, John Breckinridge, Kenny Rollins.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q4257680 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
- OpenStreetMap relation/3339762