1875 James Lane Allen 1849-1925

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Marker reads, This Transylvania honor graduate, who later taught there, won an international audience with his nostalgic stories and novels of Bluegrass Region. Allen was born near Lexington. By 1893, after his work became popular, he moved to New York City. He died there, and was buried in Lexington Cemetery. His will provided funds for fountain nearby, for children of the city.