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

Belknap Campus

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2020

1. Belknap Campus Marker

Inscription. Originally this was site of the old Industrial School of Reform and House of Refuge, established 1860. During Civil War, institution used by Union troops as barracks and parade grounds. The property, with several original buildings, taken over by Univ. of Louisville in 1923 and called the University campus. Renamed in 1927 in honor of benefactor William R. Belknap.

Erected 1962 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 541.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 38° 13.007′ N, 85° 45.705′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in University. Marker is on South 3rd Street (State Road 1020) 0.2 miles north of Eastern Parkway (Alternate U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Louisville KY 40292, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. War Memorial for University of Louisville killed during the World War (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Louis D. Brandeis (1856-1941) (about 500 feet away); Charles H. Parrish, Jr. (about 700 feet away);

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Brother Charles H. Parrish, Jr. (about 700 feet away); Founding of Jefferson Seminary (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jane Goldstein Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. J. Blaine Hudson, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Eleanor Young Love (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2020

2. Belknap Campus Marker

William Richardson Belknap (1849-1914) image. Click for full size.

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3. William Richardson Belknap (1849-1914)

He was president of Belknap Hardware and Manufacturing Co., one of the largest hardware manufacturers and wholesalers of its time, for 28 years.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 1, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2, 3. submitted on December 2, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.