Laura Clay

KyWoman Suffrage's picture

Project Name:
Kentucky Woman Suffrage

Name of Historic Site:
White Hall

Event(s)/Use associated with woman/group/site:
Childhood home of Laura Clay.

County:
Madison

Town/City:
Richmond

Zip Code:
40475

Associated Organization:
Kentucky State Parks

Years of Importance:
1792-1879
Geographic Location: 
Your Affiliation: 
Kentucky Woman Suffrage Project

Additional Comments:
Clay was a founding member of the Kentucky Equal Rights Association and served as President of the organization from 1888-1912. She was also active at a local level, acting as President of the Fayette Equal Rights Association, and on a national scale as a member and officer of the NAWSA. Clay became the face of the woman suffrage movement in Kentucky.