Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Fort Southworth

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 27, 2020

1. Fort Southworth Marker

Inscription. Here was westernmost fort of 11-fort system designed to protect Louisville from the Confederates during Civil War. Construction began August 1, 1864; almost complete by war's end. Funded by the city and the federal government, Fort Southworth, 19,000 sq. ft., was composed of earth and designed by John R. Gillis.
Presented by Louisville-Jefferson Co. Metro Sewer District.

Erected 1987 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1310.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 1, 1864.

Location. 38° 13.948′ N, 85° 49.814′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is on Algonquin Parkway east of Gibson Lane, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4522 Algonquin Parkway, Louisville KY 40211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Home of Anne & Carl Braden / Civil Rights Landmark (approx. 0.6 miles away); Chickasaw Park (approx. 0.7 miles away); Samuel M. Plato, 1882-1957

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(approx. 0.7 miles away); "Little Africa" (approx. 0.9 miles away); Virginia Avenue Colored School (approx. one mile away); Muhammad Ali's Home Site / "Education Brings Self-Respect" — Muhammad Ali (approx. 1.3 miles away); Calvary Baptist Church (approx. 1.6 miles away); Algonquin Park / Dirt Bowl (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 27, 2020

2. Fort Southworth Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 798 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on July 15, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.