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March 3, 1820, Lexington’s historical Postlethwaite Traven burned for the first time. Started by Capt. John Postlethwaite, ownership shifted to Joshua Wilson, then to Sanford Keene when the fire occurred. Capt. John Postlethwaite took over operations after the fire until he died in 1833. It burned for the second time in 1879 when it was rebuilt and named The Phoenix Hotel.
History Of Fayette County, Kentucky Edited By William Henry Perrin; Pg: 281
March 3, 1967, Army PFC Ronald L. Mikesell from Louisville died in the Vietnam War.
March 3, 1969, Army SGT William O. Walters from Melber in McCracken County died in the Vietnam War.