Historical figures in Lexington
The atlas holds 3 people and 3 moments here, from 1819 to 1991. The most recorded lives are James Monroe, Martin Van Buren and Whitney Houston. Among them Musicians and Composers and Performers, across the Cold War and the Industrial Revolution.
Notable people
James Monroe
in 1819
1 moment here
James Monroe was an American Revolutionary War officer, Virginia politician, diplomat, secretary of state and war, and fifth president of the United…
Martin Van Buren
in 1842
1 moment here
Martin Van Buren was an American lawyer and politician who served as New York attorney general, U.S.…
Whitney Houston
in 1991
1 moment here
American singer, actress, producer, and cultural icon known for recordings including “I Will Always Love You,” major world tours, film roles, and…
Moments
- 1819 Southern tour: Lexington James Monroe
- 1842 Visit to Ashland Martin Van Buren
- 1991 Lexington hotel altercation Whitney Houston