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

Kosmosdale — Est. 1905

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 27, 2020

1. Kosmosdale — Est. 1905 Marker (Side A)

Inscription. Company town of Kentucky’s only Portland cement manufacturer. Philadelphia industrialist Samuel Horner Jr. developed housing for white and black workers of his Kosmos Portland Cement Co. in rural Jefferson County. A rail station, post office, churches, a school, and a company store served Kosmos mill workers and river men.
Sponsored by Metro Councilman Bob Henderson
A fleet of boats, each with a name beginning with a “K”, towed cement, general freight, and rock quarried by Kosmos in Meade Co. In 1957, the Horner heirs sold the company, after plant was union organized. Kosmosdale village was razed as the plant was rebuilt in the early 1970s. Many relocated after 2-year strike against former owner, 1982.
Dedicated to Kosmos workers & their descendants

Erected 2010 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2335.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 38° 2.124′ N, 85° 54.643′

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W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Dixie Highway (U.S. 60) and Depot Lane, on the right when traveling north on Dixie Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15301 Dixie Highway, Louisville KY 40272, 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. Young's Inn (approx. 3 miles away); James Young House (approx. 3 miles away); Founding of West Point/ James Young (approx. 3 miles away); Sears and Roebuck (approx. 3 miles away); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky / John Shields (1769-1809) (approx. 3 miles away); Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 3.1 miles away); Pearman's Settlement (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Salt Warehouse (approx. 3.1 miles away).

Kosmosdale — Est. 1905 Marker (Side B) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 27, 2020

2. Kosmosdale — Est. 1905 Marker (Side B)

Kosmosdale — Est. 1905 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 27, 2020

3. Kosmosdale — Est. 1905 Marker

Kosmosdale Memorial Bench image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 27, 2020

4. Kosmosdale Memorial Bench

This memorial bench is near the marker.

Kosmosdale Workers Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 27, 2020

5. Kosmosdale Workers Memorial

This plaque near the marker lists Kosmosdale employees who have died while on the job.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.