Crescent Hill in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Crescent Hill Reservoir and Gatehouse
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017
1. Crescent Hill Reservoir and Gatehouse Marker
The most notable feature is the Gatehouse, which controlled the rush of water in and out of the Reservoir. Chief Engineer Charles Hermany chose a Gothic ornamental design. Urns at each corner of the roof denote the flow of water.
After the Reservoir opened, Louisville Water Company's president said the facility would be a "pleasant place of attraction to visitors.”
Today the Reservoir and Gatehouse are one of the most tranquil landmarks in Louisville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 38° 15.408′ N, 85° 40.814′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in Crescent Hill. It can be reached from Reservoir Avenue 0.1 miles north of Frankfort Avenue (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north. Located next to
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Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Ohio River Valley. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Filtration Plant / Reservoir and Gatehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fair Grounds 1853-73 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Beechland (approx. half a mile away); Mockingbird Valley (approx. half a mile away); Early Blacksmith Shop (approx. 0.7 miles away); Spring Fort Built Before 1782 (approx. 0.9 miles away); Gilman's Point / St. Matthews (approx. 1.4 miles away); St. Frances of Rome Church / Catholic & Clifton History (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.
Also see . . . Crescent Hill Reservoir.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017
2. Crescent Hill Reservoir and Gatehouse Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017
3. Crescent Hill Reservoir and Gatehouse
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017
4. Crescent Hill Reservoir and Gatehouse
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5. Crescent Hill Reservoir
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 877 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 16, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 5. submitted on January 27, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
