Downtown in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Charles W. Anderson, Jr.
1907-1960
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2020
1. Charles W. Anderson, Jr. Marker
First African American elected to southern state legislature in 20th century; six consecutive terms in Gen. Assembly, beginning in 1935. A Republican from Louisville, he sponsored repeal of Ky.'s public hanging law; funds for African Americans to attend graduate school outside Ky.; and employment of African Americans in government.
Received Lincoln Institute Key (1940) for outstanding service to African Americans. Anderson served two terms as president of National Negro Bar Association, beginning in 1943. Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for Jefferson Co, 1946. President Eisenhower appointed him to serve as an alternate U.S. Delegate to United Nations General Assembly in 1959.
Erected 1995 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1964.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 38° 15.243′ N, 85° 45.642′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of South 6th Street and West Jefferson Street (U.S. 60), on
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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 walking distance of this marker: Louis Dembitz Brandeis (a few steps from this marker); Louisville Bar Association (a few steps from this marker); Louisville Firefighters Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); City and County Named / Jefferson County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisville Law Enforcement Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 2020 Racial Justice Protests (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Black Six (about 300 feet away); Thomas Jefferson Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Louis XVI (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Charles W. Anderson, Jr. (1907-1960). Biographical sketch by Black Past. (Submitted on November 30, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2020
2. Charles W. Anderson, Jr. Marker
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2020
3. Charles W. Anderson, Jr. Marker
Kentucky Historical Society, 1935
4. Charles W. Anderson, Jr. with his mother, Tabetha Murphy Anderson
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 673 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 30, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
