Downtown in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Old Catholic High School
Erected 1986 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1793.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 38° 15.186′ N, 85° 45.842′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of South 8th Street and West Liberty Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling south on South 8th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 428 South 8th Street, Louisville KY 40203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Good Shepherd Order (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nannie Helen Burroughs / Notable Educator, Social Activist (about 600 feet away); Charles W. Anderson, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Louis Dembitz Brandeis (approx. 0.2 miles away); Louisville Bar Association (approx. 0.2 miles away); Louisville Firefighters Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Louisville Law Enforcement Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); City and County Named / Jefferson County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 33 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on December 10, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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