Portland in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Montgomery Street School
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 27, 2020
1. Montgomery Street School Marker (Side A)
Built in 1853, the Montgomery Street School was an educational institution for 155 years. Designed in classic Renaissance Revival style, it is a significant example of a mid-19th century educational facility. During the Civil War, it likely served as a hospital for wounded soldiers after the Battle of Perryville.
In 1929, this landmark building was renamed the Emma Dolfinger School after the noted biologist, children's health advocate, and Louisville native. It became the Portland Christian School in 1977, until it closed in 2008. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Erected 2017 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2522.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 38° 16.321′ N, 85° 47.32′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in Portland. Marker is on Montgomery Street east of North 26th Street, on the right when
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. U.S. Marine Hospital (approx. ¼ mile away); Portland / Our Lady Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); St. Anthony Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Grave of Steamboat Captain (approx. 0.9 miles away); Louisville to Portland Turnpike (approx. one mile away); Landmark Civil Rights Victory (approx. 1.1 miles away); I. Willis Cole, 1887-1950 / Home of I. Willis Cole (approx. 1.2 miles away); Zion Baptist Church (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.
Also see . . .
1. Montgomery Street School. From Kentucky Historical Society's Explore KY History program. (Submitted on December 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Emma Dolfinger (1881-1927) Louisville Suffragist and Public Health Advocate. From H-Net: Humanities & Social Sciences Online (Michigan State University Department of History). Posted October 18, 2017. (Submitted on December 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 27, 2020
2. Montgomery Street School Marker (Side B)
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3. Montgomery Street School Marker
National Register of Historic Places Digital Archive on NPGallery website entry
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 27, 2020
4. Montgomery Street School Marker
Marker is partially obscured by tree.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on February 13, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
