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The merger between The Jefferson School of Law and The University of Louisville

 
 
The merger between The Jefferson School of Law and The University of Louisville Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, April 7, 2024
1. The merger between The Jefferson School of Law and The University of Louisville Marker
Inscription.
To commemorate the merger
September 1, 1950
The Jefferson School of Law
and
The University of Louisville

The Jefferson School of Law was organized in 1905 and during the forty-six years of its separate existence conferred the degree of LL.B. on 1513 of its graduates.

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is September 1, 1950.
 
Location. 38° 12.939′ N, 85° 45.668′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in University. It can be reached from South 3rd Street north of Eastern Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2301 S 3rd St, Louisville KY 40292, 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 walking distance of this marker: War Memorial for University of Louisville killed during the World War (a few steps from this marker); Wilson W. Wyatt (a few steps from this marker); Louis D. Brandeis (1856-1941) (within shouting distance of this marker); George L. Brodschi Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); University of Louisville (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Founding of Jefferson Seminary (about 300 feet away); Belknap Campus
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(about 500 feet away); Charles H. Parrish, Jr. (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.
 
The School of Law building and marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, April 7, 2024
2. The School of Law building and marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
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