Martin Luther King in Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Mammoth Insurance Co. / Polk's Infirmary

Mammoth Insurance Co. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

1. Mammoth Insurance Co. Marker

Inscription.
Mammoth Insurance Co. Founded 1915 in Louisville, Mammoth Life and Accident Ins. Co. opened district office at 149 Deweese. It offered employment opportunities and fair rates to African American community. At its peak, Mammoth had 750 employees and sold policies in eight states. In 1992 Mammoth merged with Atlanta Life and the Kentucky offices closed.

Polk's Infirmary Dr. John Polk, an African American physician in Lexington, practiced medicine at 166 Deweese St. before moving to 148 Deweese by 1921. Succeeding him in this building was Dr. J. R. Dalton. The infirmary served African Americans in area. In 1999, this former health center became the home of Lexington-Fayette County Urban League.
Presented by Lexington -Fayette Co. Urban League

Erected 2004 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2158.)

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

Location. 38° 2.671′ N, 84°

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29.5′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. It is in Martin Luther King. Marker is on Deweese Street south of Elm Tree Lane, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 Deweese Street, Lexington KY 40507, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Living Faith (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Central Christian Church (about 800 feet away); Site of Masons Hall (about 800 feet away); Birthplace of Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Free and Accepted Masons (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wolf Wile Department Store Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); UK Healthcare (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic LGBTQ Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); George D. Widener (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Polk's Infirmary Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

2. Polk's Infirmary Marker

Mammoth Insurance Co. / Polk's Infirmary Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

3. Mammoth Insurance Co. / Polk's Infirmary Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.