Downtown in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Jefferson County

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017

1. Jefferson County Marker

Inscription. One of three original counties formed when Kentucky Co., Virginia, was divided by Va. Act in 1780. Other 2 counties were Lincoln and Fayette. Jefferson included 19 present-day counties; parts of 11 others. By 1811 reduced to present boundaries. Named for Thomas Jefferson, then governor of Va.; author Declaration of Independence; third U.S. President, 1801-1809.

Erected 1972 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1441.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists.

Location. 38° 15.254′ N, 85° 45.554′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on West Jefferson Street near South 5th Street, on the right when traveling west. Located in front of Louisville Metro Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 527 W Jefferson St, Louisville KY 40202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kentucky Medal Of Honor Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Jefferson Memorial (a few steps from this marker); George Rogers Clark

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(a few steps from this marker); They Paid For Peace (within shouting distance of this marker); City and County Named / Jefferson County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisville Firefighters Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Louisville Law Enforcement Memorial (about 400 feet away); Louisville Bar Association (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.

Also see . . . Jefferson County, Kentucky on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 18, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017

2. Jefferson County Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017

3. Jefferson County Marker

Photographed By Shane Oliver, July 3, 2021

4. Jefferson County Marker

View of the reverse side, which is significantly weathered.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on September 2, 2022, by Chris Gerstle of Louisville, Kentucky. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 4. submitted on July 31, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.