La Grange in Oldham County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Oldham County History Center

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

1. Oldham County History Center Marker

Inscription. From 2016 to 2018, the Oldham County History Center Compus was updated with renovations completed on the Rob Morris Educational Building and the J.C. Barnett Library and Archives. This work was done by inmates from Roederer Correctional Complex with the cooperation and assistance of Wardens from Roederer and the Kentucky State Reformatory, and with supervision from former Wardens Lorry Chandler and James Sweatt.

Begun in the fall of 2017 and completed in 2018, the Dahlgren Pioneer Barn was built by custom builder and renovation specialist Barrett Shirrell who supervised, directed and instructed the inmates from the Roederer Correctional Complex.

The Oldham County Historical Society would like to recognize and pay tribute to both the inmates and the Wardens for their participation in this project to preserve the history of our county and for exemplifying the spirit of community cooperation.

[Captions (clockwise from left)]
• J.C. Barnett Library and Archives
• Rob Morris Education Building
• Dahlgren Pioneer Barn

Erected by National Park Service • National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture •

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Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2016.

Location. 38° 24.457′ N, 85° 22.852′ W. Marker is in La Grange, Kentucky, in Oldham County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North 2nd Avenue and West Main Street. Marker is behind the Oldham County History Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 N 2nd St, La Grange KY 40031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Oldham County History Center (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Oldham County History Center (within shouting distance of this marker); James and Amanda Mount Home / J.C. Barnett Library and Archives (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Oldham County History Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel William Oldham (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Berry Taylor of Spring Hill (about 400 feet away); Oldham County, 1824 (about 500 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Grange.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

2. Oldham County History Center Marker

J.C. Barnett Library and Archives image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

3. J.C. Barnett Library and Archives

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 13, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.