Danville in Boyle County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

African American Business District - Doric Lodge No. 18 (F. & A.M.-P.H.A.)

African American Business District side of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 6, 2011

1. African American Business District side of the marker

Marker has different text on each side.

Inscription. In this block a thriving African American business district stood for over 100 years. Restaurants, barber and beauty shops, medical and dental offices, and retail shops drew patrons from Boyle and nearby counties. Until razed by urban renewal in 1973, the district was a center of local African American social and economic life.

(Reverse):
Danville's Doric Lodge No. 18 was founded 1888 as Boyle Association and moved to this site in 1920. For 50 years, the lodge was a cultural and social center of the African American community of Boyle County. Donations of $1,000 by each of ten members of the brotherhood secured a loan enabling construction of building in 1920. Over.

Erected 1995 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1958.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.

Location. 37° 38.711′ N, 84° 46.252′ W. Marker is in Danville, Kentucky, in Boyle County. It is on 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north. Between Main & Walnut Streets next to Constitution

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Square across from Dr. Ephraim McDowell historic home. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville KY 40422, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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: First USCT Recruits at Camp Nelson (a few steps from this marker); Isaac Shelby (within shouting distance of this marker); Ephraim McDowell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Ephraim McDowell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Alban Gilpin Smith Goldsmith (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Walker Daniel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.

Doric Lodge No. 18 (F. & A.M.-P.H.A.) Marker side of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 6, 2011

2. Doric Lodge No. 18 (F. & A.M.-P.H.A.) Marker side of the marker

African American Business District - Doric Lodge No. 18 (F. & A.M.-P.H.A.) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 6, 2011

3. African American Business District - Doric Lodge No. 18 (F. & A.M.-P.H.A.) Marker

Looking north on 2nd Street toward Main Street, Constitution Square on the right.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 6, 2011

4. African American Business District - Doric Lodge No. 18 (F. & A.M.-P.H.A.) Marker

Taken from across the street with Constitution Square in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,091 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 21, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.