2029 William H. Townsend 1890-1964

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Marker reads, This renowned scholar, raconteur, and lawyer was born in Anderson County. Educated first in a one-room school at Glensboro, he graduated from University of Kentucky Law School in 1912. Among his books was Lincoln and the Bluegrass 1955. His talk on Cassius Clay, The Lion of White Hall, now a taped classic. Presented by Mary Genevieve and Joe Murphy. Back of Marker- William H. Townsend 1890-1964 Townsend had the largest private collection of Lincolniana in United States. Recognized as a leading expert on Abraham Lincoln, Townsend was a founder of the Kentucky Civil War Round Table, 1953. He served as its first president until his death. Named posthumously to Fayette County Bars Hall of Fame, 1996. Presented by Mary Genevieve and Joe Murphy.