Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Louis D. Brandeis Home / Louis D. Brandeis
(1856-1941)
By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2020
1. Louis D. Brandeis Marker
Louis D. Brandeis Home, also, Louis D. Brandeis.
Louis D. Brandeis Home. Built in 1864, this was the boyhood home of first Jewish U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Louis D. Brandeis. It was here, in his formative years, that Brandeis developed the democratic social philosophy that would later be reflected in his own reform activities. It was in this house, at the age of nine, that he taught a slave to read and write. Louis D. Brandeis. Brandeis believed in honoring the people who helped him succeed. During his 23 years on the bench, he stayed interested in his home town. His influence, and gifts of money & personal papers, stimulated growth of the Univ. of Louisville Law School. He named collections after former high school teachers. . This historical marker was erected in 2011 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. It is in Louisville in Jefferson County Kentucky
Louis D. Brandeis Home
Built in 1864, this was the boyhood home of first Jewish U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Louis D. Brandeis. It was here, in his formative years, that Brandeis developed the democratic social philosophy that would later be reflected in his own reform activities. It was in this house, at the age of nine, that he taught a slave to read and write.
Louis D. Brandeis
Brandeis believed in honoring the people who helped him succeed. During his 23 years on the bench, he stayed interested in his home town. His influence, and gifts of money & personal papers, stimulated growth of the Univ. of Louisville Law School. He named collections after former high school teachers.
Erected 2011 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2366.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list.
Location. 
By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2020
2. Louis D. Brandeis Home Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Lutheran Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Scottish Rite Temple / Grand Consistory of Kentucky (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Filson Club / Home of Founder (approx. ¼ mile away); Green Street Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Smoketown / Historic Area (approx. 0.3 miles away); Louisville Medical College (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rev. William H. Sheppard (approx. 0.3 miles away); Presbyterian Community Center (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.
By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2020
3. Louis D. Brandeis Home / Louis D. Brandeis Marker
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, circa 1916
4. Louis D. Brandeis
He sat on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1916 to 1939.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2020, by Duane Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 30 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2020, by Duane Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on December 1, 2020, by Duane Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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