Holly Rood celebrates former Gov. James Clark’s birthday
Published 9:49 am Friday, January 18, 2019
- Winchester Mayor Ed Burtner reads a proclamation Saturday during a birthday party for Gov. James Clarkat his former residence Holly Rood, in front of a small crowd. In addition to serving as governor from 1836 until his death in 1839, he also represented Kenutcky in the state house of representatives and the U.S. House of Representatives. He also served two years on the Kentucky Court of Appeals and as a curcuit judge in Clark and Bourbon counties. While governor, he established the state board of education and public schools in each county. (Photo by Fred Petke)
The community gathered at Holly Rood on a recent snowy Saturday afternoon to celebrate the birthday of Kentucky’s 12th governor, James Clark.
Clark built and resided in the popular Holly Rood mansion located on Buckner Street in Wincehster.
In addition to serving as governor from 1836 until his death in 1839, Clark also represented Kenutcky in the state house of representatives and the U.S. House of Representatives.
He also served two years on the Kentucky Court of Appeals and as a curcuit judge in Clark and Bourbon counties
While governor, he established the state board of education and public schools in each county.
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Fred Petke is a reporter for The Winchester Sun, the Jessamine Journal and the State Journal. His beats include cops, courts, fire, public records, city and county government and other news. To contact Fred, email fred.petke@bluegrassnewsmedia.com or call 859-759-0051.
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