Henry Clay

Henry Clay (April 12, 1777 in Hanover County, Virginia – June 29, 1852 in Washington, D.C.) was an American statesman and orator who served in both the House of Representatives and Senate. He also made five failed bids for the presidency, but was nevertheless extremely influential in U.S. politics.

Monuments and memorials

• Clay Street in New Haven, Connecticut was named in his honor.
• Mt. Clay in the Presidential Mountain Range of New Hampshire is also named for Clay.
• Many U.S. counties are named for Clay, including Clay Counties in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
• The history of the Henry Clay monument in Pottsville, Pennsylvania
• The Ashland Counties in both Ohio and Wisconsin are named for his farm.