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

Youngland

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 27, 2020

1. Youngland Marker

Inscription. Home of Bennett H. Young (1843-1919). Member of famed CSA unit, Morgan's Raiders, Lt. B. H. Young led 21 soldiers in raid October 19, 1864 on St. Albans, Vermont, Civil War's northernmost action. Robbed three banks of over $200,000 and attempted to burn town. Captured in Canada, they were released. After war, he became a business and civic leader in Louisville.

Erected 1962 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 532.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 19, 1864.

Location. 38° 12.705′ N, 85° 47.84′ W. Marker is in Shively, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 60 and Youngland Avenue, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 60. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1801 Youngland Avenue, Louisville KY 40216, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Louisville Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Algonquin Park / Dirt Bowl (approx. 1.1 miles away); Churchill Downs (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named Churchill Downs

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(approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named Churchill Downs (approx. 1½ miles away); Kentucky Derby Walk of Champions (approx. 1½ miles away); Churchill Downs Finish Line Pole (approx. 1½ miles away); Calvary Baptist Church (approx. 1.6 miles away); Roscoe Goose House / Golden Goose, 1891-1971 (approx. 1.9 miles away).

Also see . . . Bennett H. Young (Wikipedia). (Submitted on December 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 27, 2020

2. Youngland Marker

Bennett H. Young (1843-1919) image. Click for full size.

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3. Bennett H. Young (1843-1919)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,511 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.