Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Mr. Taylor's Barber Shop

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 28, 2020

1. Mr. Taylor's Barber Shop Marker (Side A)

Inscription. Originally located in "Craw," the business was first owned by Fred Allen and then later by John Robert Davis Jr., who moved the barber shop to this location. In the 1970s, Robert Lee Taylor took over the business. At that time, it was the only barber shop in Frankfort for African Americans and was an important part of the lives of many young men, especially KSU students.

Photographs of customers and family members covered the walls of the shop. New KSU students learned the history of Frankfort and the school. The shop was a safe place for public dialogue. Clients of all ages received a haircut and words of advice and encouragement. It was a place people came for news, conversation, and companionship. Shop closed in 2014.

Erected 2017 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2520.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list.

Location. 38° 12.067′ N, 84° 51.184′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 60) and Langford

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Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Frankfort KY 40601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kentucky State University (approx. 0.3 miles away); Frankfort (approx. 0.7 miles away); Daniel Boone - Pioneer / Grave of Daniel Boone (approx. 0.7 miles away); Frankfort State Hospital And School Cemetery (approx. ¾ mile away); Oliver Percy Rood (approx. 0.8 miles away); Frankfort Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Persian Gulf War (approx. 0.8 miles away); War Of Independence (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

Mr. Taylor's Barber Shop Marker (Side B) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 28, 2020

2. Mr. Taylor's Barber Shop Marker (Side B)

Mr. Taylor's Barber Shop Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 28, 2020

3. Mr. Taylor's Barber Shop Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.