Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden

Name: Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden
Address: 577 East Third Street, Lexington, KY, 40508, UNITED STATES
Telephone: (859) 335-8640

577 East Third Street, Lexington, KY 40508

P:(859) 335-8640

The Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden is the first park in the United States to honor the earliest African American professional athletes – the Thoroughbred jockey. The garden is located on land once owned by Murphy, in the historic East End of Lexington. The park features art and small outdoor classroom and is the trail head for the Legacy Trail.

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