Near Prospect in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Harrod's Creek
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 28, 2020
1. Harrod's Creek Marker (Side A)
James Taylor (1885-1965) was chiefly responsible for the modern Harrods Creek community. Ambitious entrepreneur, Taylor purchased land from Mary Shirley Helm in 1919 and began to sell lots to other African Americans in 1923. The Taylor Subdivision became the nucleus for a thriving suburban African American community.African American community near Harrods Creek developed after Civil War when large estates were subdivided and African Americans settled in southern Oldham Co., along Harrods Cr., in Prospect, and in "The Neck" near Hoskins Rd. The Jacob School, built 1916 and named for former slave Jefferson Jacob, is a surviving landmark.
Erected by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2038.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Merriwether House (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Kentucky Soldiers’ Home (approx. 1.3 miles away); Wolf Pen Corridor / Wolf Pen Preservation Association, Inc. (approx. 3.1 miles away); Von Allmen Dairy Farm House (approx. 3.3 miles away); Early Jewish Congregations (approx. 3.7 miles away); Ohio River: the Human Story (approx. 3.8 miles away in Indiana); Ammunition Assembley (approx. 4˝ miles away in Indiana); George Rogers Clark At Locust Grove / Lewis and Clark in Kentucky - Locust Grove (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prospect.
Also see . . . Harrods Creek / Prospect. From Historic Louisville Guide. (Submitted on December 6, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 28, 2020
2. Harrod's Creek Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 92 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on December 6, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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