Downtown in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017
1. Thomas Jefferson Memorial
( inscribed around the base )
This monument to Thomas Jefferson was presented to the people of Kentucky July 4 1900 by Isaac W and Bernard Bernheim to perpetuate the teachings and examples of the Founders of the Republic
( inscribed on the granite plinth )
Almighty God hath created the mind free · All attempts to influence it by temporal punishments or burthens — are a departure from the plan of the holy author of our religion — no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship or ministry or shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief · But all men shall be free to profess and by argument to maintain their opinions in matters of religion I know but one code of morality for men whether acting singly or collectively ·
Equal and exact justice to all men of whatever state or persuasion religious or political
We hold these truths to be self-evident · that all men are created equal · that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights · that among these are life · liberty and the pursuit of happiness · that to secure these rights governments are instituted among men ·
I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny of the mind of man
Erected
this page online
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list.
Location. 38° 15.254′ N, 85° 45.569′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on W Jefferson Street near S 5th Street, on the right when traveling west. Located in front of Louisville Metro Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 527 W Jefferson Street, Louisville KY 40202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Rogers Clark (a few steps from this marker); Jefferson County (a few steps from this marker); Kentucky Medal Of Honor Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); City and County Named / Jefferson County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); They Paid For Peace (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisville Firefighters Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Louisville Bar Association (about 300 feet away); Louisville Law Enforcement Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.
Also see . . .
1. Thomas Jefferson on Wikipedia
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017
2. Thomas Jefferson Memorial
2. Moses Jacob Ezekiel (sculptor) on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 21, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017
3. Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017
4. Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017
5. Thomas Jefferson Memorial in front of Louisville Metro Hall
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017
6. Scuptor’s Mark
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 391 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 21, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
