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

Murray Atkins Walls

Civil Rights Pioneer

Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017

1. Murray Atkins Walls Civil Rights Pioneer Marker

Inscription. Born in 1899, Walls fought to end segregation in public housing, city libraries, and local Girl Scouts. Walls led the movement that integrated Girl Scout programs and camps by 1956. She was the first black woman to serve on the Girl Scout Board and the Ky. State Board of Education. Walls died in 1993.

Erected 2004 by Kentucky Historical Society · Kentucky Department of Highways; presented by the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. (Marker Number 2134.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 38° 14.653′ N, 85° 45.487′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in Old Louisville. It is at the intersection of York Street and Library Place, on the left when traveling east on York Street. Located in front of Louisville Free Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 York Street, Louisville KY 40203, 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: First Unitarian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. J.B. Marvin House (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Calvary Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Columbia Gym (about 400 feet away); The Derek Smith Gymnasium at Spalding University (about 500 feet away); Weissinger-Gaulbert Apartments (about 600 feet away); Sit-in Demonstration Site (about 700 feet away); Immanuel Baptist Church / First Christian-Lampton Baptist (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.

Other markers no longer nearby. George Denison Prentice (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Louisville Free Public Library (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017

2. Murray Atkins Walls Civil Rights Pioneer Marker

Murray Atkins Walls Civil Rights Pioneer Marker and the Louisville Free Public Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017

3. Murray Atkins Walls Civil Rights Pioneer Marker and the Louisville Free Public Library

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 599 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 25, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.