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Encyclopedia > Colonel Robert Patterson

Colonel Robert Patterson (1753-1827) was an American Revolutionary War veteran who helped found the cities of Lexington, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio. Combatants American Revolutionaries, France,Netherlands, allies British Empire, allies Commanders George Washington Comte de Rochambeau Nathanael Greene William Howe Henry Clinton Charles Cornwallis Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties {{{casualties1}}} {{{casualties2}}} The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War for Independence, was the military side of the American... City nickname: Horse Capital of the World Location in the state of Kentucky County Fayette Mayor Teresa Isaac Area  - Land  - Water 285. ... Nickname: The Queen City Motto: Official website: http://www. ...


Robert Patterson moved to Dayton, Ohio in 1802, where he owned a farm that consisted of what is presently the University of Dayton and stretched from there west to the Old soldiers' home (presently the Dayton VA Medical Center). His home is now an historic house museum, known as the Patterson Homestead. Dayton is a city in southwestern Ohio, United States with a population of 166,179 (2000). ... University of Dayton The University of Dayton is a private Catholic university operated by the Society of Mary located in Dayton, Ohio. ... Many of the original old soldiers homes were constructed in high Victorian style, like the New Hampshire Soldiers Home in Tilton, New Hampshire. ... A historic house can be a stately home, the birthplace of a famous person, or a house with an interesting history. ...


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