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

The Little Loomhouse / Happy Birthday to You

The Little Loomhouse Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 27, 2020

1. The Little Loomhouse Marker

Inscription.
The Little Loomhouse Lou Tate Bousman (1906-79), born in Bowling Green, Ky. During Arts & Crafts movement, at Pres. Hoover’s request, she traveled Appalachia preserving historic coverlet patterns. Her work with Mrs. Hoover led to the development of her Little Loom. Eleanor Roosevelt ordered linens for the White House from Tate. Educated hundreds of people on hand weaving at the Little Loomhouse, 1937-1979.

Happy Birthday to You Mildred Jane Hill and Patty Smith Hill, noted kindergarten & music teachers, had summer residence on Kenwood Hill, known as Hill House. In 1893, the sisters published song, “Good Morning to All.” During a birthday party held in the Little Loomhouse, Patty suggested that the words be changed to “Happy Birthday to You.” It’s one of the three most popular songs in English.

Erected 2009 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2298.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 38° 9.676′ N, 85° 46.388′

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W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in Iroquois. Marker is at the intersection of West Kenwood Drive and Kenwood Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on West Kenwood Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Louisville KY 40214, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Iroquois Amphitheater / Works Progress Admin., 1935-1943 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kenwood Drive-In (approx. 0.6 miles away); Naval Ordnance Plant / Naval Ordnance Station, "Gunsmith to the Navy" (approx. ¾ mile away); Southern Parkway / Iroquois Park (approx. ¾ mile away); Douglas Park Racetrack (approx. 1.3 miles away); Fenley Family / Fenley Family Cemetery (approx. 1.4 miles away); Wisertown / St. Andrew's Church Road (approx. 2.2 miles away); St. Andrew's Catholic Church / Early Catholic Church (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.

Also see . . .
1. The Little Loomhouse. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 3, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Little Loomhouse. National Register of Historic Places registration and photographs. (Submitted on December 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Happy Birthday to You Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 27, 2020

2. Happy Birthday to You Marker

The Little Loomhouse / Happy Birthday to You Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 27, 2020

3. The Little Loomhouse / Happy Birthday to You Marker

Patty (left) and Mildred Hill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Western Kentucky University

4. Patty (left) and Mildred Hill

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 27, 2020

5. Esta Cabin

This cabin, one of three that comprise the Little Loomhouse, is where the Hill sisters composed "Happy Birthday to You".

Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 370 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 3, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.