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

Fern Creek High School

Photographed By James Hulse, August 16, 2022

1. Fern Creek High School Marker

Inscription. Built on land purchased from S. A. Stivers; school opened with 25 pupils, Sept. 17, 1923. Established as alternative to distant Louisville schools, Fern Creek was a two-year school at first but later adopted a four-year program. The first four year class graduated in 1927. The current building constructed. 1941. Presented by Fern Creek Woman's Club
and Community Organizations Reverse Side
Same text as front

Erected 2022 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2058.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1923.

Location. 38° 9.399′ N, 85° 35.505′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Fern Creek Road and Ferndale Road, on the left when traveling north on Fern Creek Road. The marker is located on the northeast section of the Fern Creek High School by the road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9115 Fern Creek Road, Louisville KY 40291, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cedar Creek Baptist Church (approx. 1.6 miles away); Joseph Hite Family Cemetery at Mansfield (approx. 1.9 miles away); Confederate Soldiers Monument

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(approx. 2.7 miles away); Stucky House (approx. 2.8 miles away); Leatherman House (approx. 2.8 miles away); Conrad-Seaton House / Valentine Conrad Pottery (approx. 2.8 miles away); Pennsylvania Run Presbyterian Church and Cemetery (approx. 2.9 miles away); Saint Edward Church (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.

The view of the Fern Creek High School Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 16, 2022

2. The view of the Fern Creek High School Marker from across the street

The Fern Creek High School and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 16, 2022

3. The Fern Creek High School and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.