About Nellie Meadows
Lived 1915 – 2006 (aged 91). Nellie Meadows was an American botanical illustrator and painter.
Nellie Meadows (April 4, 1915 – November 6, 2006) was an artist from Clay City, Kentucky whose painting "Kentucky the Great State" became the state's official piece during the U.S. bicentennial.
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Who was Nellie Meadows?
artist (1915-2006)
When was Nellie Meadows born?
Nellie Meadows was born on 4 April 1915 in Clay City.
When did Nellie Meadows die?
Nellie Meadows died on 6 November 2006 in Winchester.
What was Nellie Meadows's occupation?
Nellie Meadows was a botanical illustrator and painter.
What nationality was Nellie Meadows?
Nellie Meadows was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nellie Meadows. https://biography.guide/nellie-meadows/
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