Danville in Boyle County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Family Services Association of Boyle County
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 28, 2021
1. Family Services Association of Boyle County Marker (Side A)
On June 1, 1916, representatives of local churches, civic clubs and Centre College, inspired by Hull House and the Progressive Era, founded the Community Work Board (CWB), which made social work scientific, opposed begging; gave coal, meals, and clothes to the needy; taught woodworking, cooking, sewing, chair-caning. It opened a public laundry, bath.
Assisted the FERA, WPA, CCC and trained Depression workers for other counties. Started playground and Bible school; provided space for Red Cross & Habitat for Humanity. Helped start what became the United Way and established the Senior Citizens Center. Adopted the name "Family Services Association of Boyle County" in 1970.
Erected 2017 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2527.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1916.
Location. 37° 38.422′ N, 84° 46.385′ W. Marker is in Danville, Kentucky, in Boyle County. Marker is at the intersection of South 3rd Street and Jacob Street, on the left when traveling north on South 3rd Street. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jacobs Hall / John A. Jacobs, Sr. (1806-69) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alban Gilpin Smith Goldsmith (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dr. Ephraim McDowell House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Log Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ephraim McDowell House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Grayson's Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away); Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Grayson’s Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 28, 2021
2. Family Services Association of Boyle County Marker (Side B)
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3. Family Services Association of Boyle County
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 28, 2021
4. Family Services Association of Boyle County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on March 3, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on April 4, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
