Ashland (The Henry Clay Estate) is a Federal estate in Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1857, it was designed by Thomas Lewinski, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Henry Clay Memorial Foundation.
Location: Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Lexington
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2533, SRC-2534, SRC-2535 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2536, SRC-2535, SRC-3781, SRC-3782 - Designed by Thomas Lewinski
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2536, SRC-2535, SRC-3781, SRC-3782 - Architectural style: Federal
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2536, SRC-2535, SRC-6789, SRC-6790, SRC-9752 - Owned by Henry Clay Memorial Foundation
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-2533, SRC-2535, SRC-3781, SRC-3782, SRC-4274, SRC-4275 - Designed by Thomas Lewinski
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-3781, SRC-3782, SRC-7169, SRC-7170 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-3781, SRC-3782, SRC-7171, SRC-7172, SRC-7170 - Built in 1857
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2535, SRC-13036, SRC-13133 - Built in 1811
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13523, SRC-2535, SRC-13133
Evidence & sources
- SRC-13036 — https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/120 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13133 — Kentucky Legislature – Legislative Moments (apps.legislature.ky.gov) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13523 — https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/66000357.pdf (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2533 — Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate — official site (home page) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2534 — In Custodia Legis (Law Library of Congress blog) — Ashland, Henry Clay's Estate – Pic of the Week (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2535 — Ashland (Henry Clay estate) — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2536 — Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate — official site (History of the Estate) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3781 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3782 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4274 — savingplaces.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4275 — visitgallatincountyky.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6789 — Ashland Henry Clay Estate, Lexington KY – Museums Database (Tier 3, museum directory; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6790 — Henry Clay's Legacy at Ashland Estate – Kentucky Historic Travels (Tier 3, history/travel blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7169 — SAH Archipedia (Society of Architectural Historians) – Ashland (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7170 — NewsBreak (CJ Coombs) – Henry Clay's mansion: Ashland in Lexington, Kentucky, a National Historic Landmark (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7171 — Discover Kentucky Archaeology (Kentucky Heritage Council / KY government) — Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7172 — National Trust for Historic Preservation (savingplaces.org) — Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9752 — SAH Archipedia (Society of Architectural Historians) — Ashland, Henry Clay Estate, Lexington, Kentucky (author Patrick Snadon) (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who designed Ashland (The Henry Clay Estate)?
Ashland (The Henry Clay Estate) was designed by Thomas Lewinski.
Where is Ashland (The Henry Clay Estate) located?
Ashland (The Henry Clay Estate) is located in Lexington, Kentucky.