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

Brother Charles H. Parrish, Jr.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022

1. Brother Charles H. Parrish, Jr. Marker

Inscription. Renowned educator, writer, and social scientist, Charles Henry Parrish, Jr. was born on January 12, 1899, in Louisville, KY. A graduate of historic Central High School in 1916, Parrish went on to attend Howard University receiving his A.B. degree in 1920 with honors, his MA from Columbia University in 1921, and his PhD from the University of Chicago in 1944. Dr. Parrish began his career at Simmons College teaching from 1921 to 1931. He joined the faculty of Louisville Municipal College in 1931 as professor of sociology and education until its merger with the University of Louisville in 1950. Joining its faculty, Dr. Parrish became the first African American faculty member at the University of Louisville where he taught until his retirement in 1969. In 1959, he was promoted to chairman of the Department of Sociology at the University of Louisville, a first for African Americans. Post- retirement, he served as interim chair of Sociology at Dillard University for the 1972-73 academic year. Dr. Parrish was initiated into the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity through Alpha Chapter in 1917. He was a charter member

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of Theta Omega Chapter in Louisville where he served in various leadership positions for over thirty years. He was married to the former Frances Elizabeth Morrell in 1938 until his death on July 15, 1989.

Erected by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is January 12, 1899.

Location. 38° 12.966′ N, 85° 45.559′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in University. It is on East Centennial Walk. Marker is between Gottschalk Hall and Gardiner Hall on the University of Louisville's Belknap campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2226 E Centennial Walk, Louisville KY 40208, 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

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022

2. Brother Charles H. Parrish, Jr. Marker

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Charles H. Parrish, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); George L. Brodschi Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Louis D. Brandeis (1856-1941) (about 500 feet away); Trager Plaza (about 500 feet away); Wilson W. Wyatt (about 500 feet away); The merger between The Jefferson School of Law and The University of Louisville (about 500 feet away); Founding of Jefferson Seminary (about 600 feet away); War Memorial for University of Louisville killed during the World War (about 600 feet 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 August 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.