Pleasant Exchange
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2 miles southeast, this town was established in 1824 by William D. Carrington, who built there a hotel and distillery. At one time it had as many saloons as stores and was a noted gambling resort. It also had an excellent racetrack. It was virtually aban
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You are standing, more or less, on the old Lexington-Huntingdon Road.
Lt. Col. Alonzo Napier
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