Ben Hur Lampman

1886–1954 (age 68)

Journalist and poet

Biography

Ben Hur Lampman (1886–1954) shaped public conversation through his journalism and poetry, capturing the region's landscapes and its people's resilience in the pages of the press.

He continued to share his voice long after his daily columns, leaving a quiet trail of inspiration that led him to Lincoln Memorial Park.

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