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

Schnitzelburg / Dainty

Photographed By Robert Eric Shoemaker, 2018

1. Schnitzelburg / Dainty Marker

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Schnitzelburg

Once part of Germantown, area’s growth occurred after completion of 1891 Goss-Texas Ave. streetcar loop. Part of Alexander Spotswood 1000~acre land grant; region platted 1866 by D.H. Meriwether. Landmarks include Louisville Cotton Mills, St. Elizabeth’s Church, Heitzman’s Bakery. #1 Citizen honored annually. Over.

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Dainty

A Schnitzelburg Street Game

Introduced to Louisville in 1800 by German immigrants, Dainty is played with a 5” stick, and a 3’ stick. The 5” stick is placed on the ground, hit with the longer, then hit, airborne, as far as possible. Game revived in 1971 by George Hauck and Charlie Vettiner. The World Championship Dainty Contest is celebrated each July.

Presented by the Friends of Schnitzelburg.

Erected 2008 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2162.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Settlements & Settlers • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list.

Location. 38° 13.664′ N, 85° 44.186′ W. Marker

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is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in Schnitzelburg. Marker is at the intersection of Goss Avenue (Route 864) and Hoertz Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Goss Avenue. The marker is located directly outside of Hauck's Handy Store. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Goss Avenue, Louisville KY 40217, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Louisville Cotton Mill / Germantown Mill Lofts (approx. ¼ mile away); Red Cross Hospital (approx. 0.3 miles away); Off Shelby / Shelby St. Streetcar Barn (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Vincent de Paul Parish / D.X. Murphy (1853-1933) (approx. 0.4 miles away); Louisville Cemetery / William Walker, Sr. (1860-1933) (approx. half a mile away); Shelby Park Neighborhood / Shelby Park Branch Library (approx. 0.6 miles away); St. Matthew Church / Act of Compassion (approx. 0.7 miles away); Society of St. Vincent de Paul / Open Hand Kitchen (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.

Also see . . . Annual dainty contest in Schnitzelburg - WHAS11 (Youtube, 3 min.). "It's not as old as the Kentucky Derby, but in Louisville's Germantown neighborhood, it's just as anticipated! It's the 48th World Championship Dainty Contest." (Submitted on October 15, 2018.)

Dainty Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Robert Eric Shoemaker, September 2018

2. Dainty Marker

Featuring Hauck's Handy Store in background.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2018, by Robert Eric Shoemaker of Louisville, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 314 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2018, by Robert Eric Shoemaker of Louisville, Kentucky. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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