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Jonathan Coleman

Jonathan Coleman, Ph.D., is a historian, writer, and native Kentuckian. He’s the director and co-founder of the Lexington-based Faulkner Morgan Archive, Inc.

Jonathan’s Guide to Lexington

By Jonathan Coleman on Jul. 10, 2020

I love exploring Lexington’s past while enjoying its vibrant present—and this city has plenty of…

A Historian’s Guide to Lexington

By Jonathan Coleman on Jul. 10, 2020

I love exploring Lexington’s past while enjoying its vibrant present—and this city has plenty of…

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