Downtown in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Brennan House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2020
1. Brennan House Marker
Built in the Italianate style by tobacco merchant Francis S. J. Ronald in 1868, it was named for the Thomas Brennan family, who lived here from 1884-1969. A native of Ireland and an inventor, he and his wife, Anna, raised 8 children here. In 1912 an office wing in a Renaissance style was added for their son, Dr. John Brennan. He lived here until his death in 1963.
Erected 2012 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2373.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 38° 14.888′ N, 85° 45.572′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on South 5th Street, 0.1 miles north of West Broadway (U.S. 150), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 631 South 5th Street, 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. Sit-In Demonstration Site (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mary Anderson (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Sit-In Demonstration Site
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Also see . . .
1. Brennan House. Historic Louisville Guide website entry (Submitted on December 1, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Ronald–Brennan House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 1, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
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2. Ronald-Brennan House
National Register of Historic Places Digital Archive on NPGallery website entry
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2020
3. Brennan House Marker
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 258 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 30, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on January 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on December 1, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
