Churchill Downs
Home of the Kentucky Derby, the oldest continuously held sporting event in America, for 3-year-old thoroughbreds. Aristides, owned by H.P. McGrath & ridden by black jockey Oliver Lewis, Warren the 1st Derby in 1875. Meriwether Lewis . . . — — Map (db m104873) HM
Roscoe Goose House
Italianate-style home built circa 1891. Owned by jockey Roscoe Goose from 1913 to 1971. Residential development in area thrived due to Churchill Downs. Goose benefited from the growing popularity of horseracing and . . . — — Map (db m161565) HM
Front
Erected 1897 by Ky. Div. of League of American Wheelmen to honor cycling pioneer A.D. Ruff (1827-96) of Owingsville, Ky. The League's oldest member, he had bicycled to Yellowstone National Park in 1893. Marble fountain and stone . . . — — Map (db m26329) HM
Naval Ordnance Plant.
Commissioned on Oct. 1, 1941. Operated by Westinghouse Electric to manufacture gun mounts and ordnance for the Navy during WWII. The 135 acre inland site afforded protection from enemy air attacks. Peak employment . . . — — Map (db m168236) HM
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 15, 1908 on the campus of Howard University. Led by visionary leader, Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, 16 students founded the sorority on five basic tenets: to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and . . . — — Map (db m203470) HM
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
Incorporated was founded on an ice-
cold Tuesday December 4th, 1906. It
was founded on the campus of
Cornell University in Ithaca, New
York by the seven "Jewels” (Henry
Arthur Callis, Charles Henry
Chapman, Eugene . . . — — Map (db m203469) HM
Journalist and nationally known civil rights activist, Anne Braden was a key leader in the struggle for racial justice from the 1950s until her death. Although she and her husband, Carl, were once considered the most hated couple in Louisville, she . . . — — Map (db m114970) HM
Originally this was site of the old Industrial School of Reform and House of Refuge, established 1860. During Civil War, institution used by Union troops as barracks and parade grounds. The property, with several original buildings, taken over by . . . — — Map (db m161354) HM
Renowned educator, writer, and social scientist,
Charles Henry Parrish, Jr. was born on January 12,
1899, in Louisville, KY. A graduate of historic
Central High School in 1916, Parrish went on to
attend Howard University receiving his A.B. . . . — — Map (db m203466) HM
In 1950-51 University of Louisville campus was integrated. One African American professor came from Louisville Municipal College, where only blacks had previously been enrolled. Charles H. Parrish, Jr., a noted sociologist and a lifelong civil . . . — — Map (db m203464) HM
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was founded on January 13, 1913 by 22 collegiate women at Howard University to promote academic excellence and provide assistance to those in need. The first public act performed by the Founders of Delta . . . — — Map (db m203474) HM
Scholar and educator, Dr. Parrish joined the faculty of Simmons University in 1921 and moved to Louisville Municipal College, the black branch of the University of Louisville, in 1931. In 1951, when the University of Louisville desegregated and . . . — — Map (db m114910) HM
Scholar and educator, Dr. Love became the first black librarian at the University of Kentucky in 1955 and, a decade later, became the first director of Project Upward Bound and an assistant dean at the University of Louisville. A faculty member in . . . — — Map (db m114913) HM
Author and historian, Dr. Hudson served as Chair of the Department of Pan-African Studies and in 2005 became permanent Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Hudson was a scholar in global African ancestry, inter-cultural education, . . . — — Map (db m114934) HM
Scholar, educator and activist, Dr. McMillan graduated from the University of Louisville in 1950. After a successful career as a public school educator in Michigan, Dr. McMillan returned to the University in 1976 as an assistant provost, professor . . . — — Map (db m115018) HM
Scholar and educator, Dr. Clement served as the first dean of Louisville Municipal College, the segregated branch of the University of Louisville, from 1931 to 1937. Under his leadership, Municipal attracted an extremely strong faculty and soon . . . — — Map (db m115014) HM
April 3, 1798, is the university's symbolic founding date. On this date, eight Louisvillians pledged financial support for a new school. The 1798 benefactors were: William Croghan, Alexander S. Bullitt, James Meriwether, John Thruston, Henry . . . — — Map (db m161352) HM
The United States faced two fundamental tasks during the Reconstruction period (1865-1877). One was the need to redefine and renormalize relations between the former Confederate states and the rest of the nation. The other was to redefine the role . . . — — Map (db m245713) HM
The American Civil War brought two opposing views of freedom into direct and violent conflict—and nowhere more so than in Kentucky. Kentucky was deeply divided over the issues of slavery and secession. Confederate sentiments were as strong in some . . . — — Map (db m245716) HM
Enslaved African Americans could not free themselves under American law. An African American might be set free by his or her owner, or might be emancipated by governmental action, neither of which was likely—or, an enslaved African American might . . . — — Map (db m245717) HM
In late August 1619, the first Africans brought to British North America were sold at Jamestown, Virginia, more than a century after slave trade and slavery began in the Caribbean and Latin America. Although the institution of slavery was defined . . . — — Map (db m245719) HM
Between 1750 and 1840, British colonists and later United States citizens acquired and settled millions of square miles between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River. The Ohio River bisects this vast region, flowing 981 miles from . . . — — Map (db m245720) HM
After 1970 the freedom struggle operated in a changing and in many ways increasingly hostile environment. White resistance to further government action for racial equality ignited grassroots campaigns against the growing black presence in the . . . — — Map (db m245721) HM
The fight against Hitler's fascism inspired a vigorous new postwar struggle against racism and discrimination at home. The NAACP legal battle began to bear fruit with Supreme Court decisions against segregation in transportation and restrictive . . . — — Map (db m245724) HM
As the lines of segregation hardened, black leaders and their white allies responded by coming together in reform organizations, the most famous of which was the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), which . . . — — Map (db m245726) HM
This building was constructed in 1969 through the generosity of many citizens in the community. George L. Brodschi, who established the International Center in 1949, served as its director for twenty-nine years and was responsible for bringing . . . — — Map (db m245710) HM
After receiving a Bachelor's Degree in History from The College of Arts and Sciences and an MBA from The College of Business at The University of Louisville, Harry S. Frazier, Jr. embraced change to become a real estate pioneer. Nearly half a . . . — — Map (db m245707) HM
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated was founded on September 19, 1963 on the campus of Morgan State University (then Morgan State College) by Albert Hicks, Lonnie Spruill, Jr., Charles Briscoe, Frank Coakley, John Slade, Barron Willis, Webster . . . — — Map (db m203480) HM
This special plaza is dedicated to Jane Goldstein, Assistant Dean of UofL's College of Business.
Jane was a tireless advocate for the college, the university and the Louisville community. She taught, mentored, counseled, connected, funded, . . . — — Map (db m244642) HM
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,
Incorporated was chartered and
incorporated on the campus of
Indiana University on January 5, 1911
with the sole purpose of achievement
in every field of human endeavor. This
was accomplished by the . . . — — Map (db m203472) HM
At this site rest cremated remains of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, who served on the Court from 1916-39. His support for the Law School, now named in his honor, is best shown by gift of his papers, which include more than 250,000 . . . — — Map (db m161353) HM
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was founded on May 10th, 1930 at Howard University. The founding members of the NPHC were Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, and Zeta Phi Beta. The council's membership . . . — — Map (db m203468) HM
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated was founded on November 17th, 1911 on the campus of Howard University by Edgar Amos Love, Oscar J. Cooper, Frank Coleman and their Faculty Advisor, Dr. Ernest Everett Just. The Fraternity motto is “Friendship . . . — — Map (db m203473) HM
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was founded on Friday January 9th in 1914. It was founded on the beloved campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. by the Honorable Founders Abram Langston Taylor, Leonard Francis Morse, and Charles . . . — — Map (db m203475) HM
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated was founded on November 12th, 1922, on the campus of Butler University by seven young educators: Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie . . . — — Map (db m203478) HM
Through the colonial period, a small minority of the African American population was nominally free. This minority grew dramatically when, consistent with the stated principles of the American Revolution, slavery was abolished in New England and . . . — — Map (db m245718) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m244646) HM
Graduate, University of Louisville/Jefferson School of Law 1927
Mayor, City of Louisville 1941-45
National Post-War Housing Expediter, Truman Administration 1946
Chair, Board of Trustees, University of Louisville 1952-56
Lieutenant Governor . . . — — Map (db m244650) HM
Former mayor of Louisville and lieutenant governor of Kentucky, Wyatt also served as a member of the University of Louisville Board of Trustees and made the first motion to desegregate the University in 1949 — — Map (db m114911) HM
Businessman and civil rights leader, Mr. Porter served twenty-four years on the board of trustees at the University of Louisville, four terms as chairman and helped guide the University into the state system of higher education. A firm believer that . . . — — Map (db m114950) HM
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was founded on January 16th, 1920 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. by the organization's five Pearls (Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Pearl Anna Neal, Viola Tyler Goings, Myrtle Tyler Faithful & . . . — — Map (db m203477) HM
Fort William
Established in 1785 by William Christian and his wife, Anne, a sister of Patrick Henry. On this site one of earliest stone houses in Kentucky was a famous tavern, The Eight Mile House, on Harrods Trace to Falls of the Ohio. From . . . — — Map (db m161983) HM
An early settler, Alvin Wood, named this community in 1871. One of America's oldest military schools, Ky. Military Institute, founded, 1845; moved here, 1896. Points of interest in area: Central State Hospital, founded on site of Isaac Hite's home, . . . — — Map (db m161984) HM
Unique in it's construction, it was built of vertical logs in 1830. On March 28, 1846, Wm. H. Corestantine deeded the property to James H. Arterburn and Issac H. Arterburn. It thus became the residence of one of Middletown's founding families. . . . — — Map (db m203179) HM
The Bank of Middletown was built with what was considered the building material of the future, molded concrete blocks that resembled rusticated stone. The bank's first president, Dr. Silas O. Weatherbee, presided over the Grand Opening on January 2, . . . — — Map (db m203166) HM
The Davis Tavern, built in the early 1800's, was a principal stagecoach stop. Distinguished guests included Lafayette, Clay, and the Breckinridges. According to legend, Lafayette lost a ring under the tavern steps during an 1824 visit. Union . . . — — Map (db m161787) HM
The
Honorable
Lawrence W.
Wetherby
1908 - 1994
Forty eighth
Governor
of
Kentucky
1950 - 1955
Conservationist
Tall and rangy, with the courtly manners of a southern gentleman, Governor Wetherby was described as an . . . — — Map (db m161793) HM
The Louisville and Frankfort Shortline railroad, which arrived in eastern Jefferson County through Hobbs Station (now Anchorage) in 1848, created a cluster of communities which would be known as Anchorage, Berrytown, and Griffytown.
Local . . . — — Map (db m161783) HM
A notable Jefferson County contractor, Henry Frank (1873-1932) built his residence around 1920. Designed by noted Louisville architect, Arthur Loomis (1860-1935), it is an excellent example of colonial revival architecture. Utilizing naturally . . . — — Map (db m203182) HM
Built in 1797, this building was purchased by Jefferson Marders, one of Middletown's early merchants, in 1837. Two of the original, dry stack stone rooms and the arched fireplace remain as part of the foundation of the existing building. — — Map (db m203178) HM
Joseph Abell built this “Main House” on his 600 -acre plantation about 1803. In 1846, he died at the age of 94. Legend holds that his ghost still guards treasure buried on the plantation. Famed Louisville surgeon Irwin Abell is a descendent of . . . — — Map (db m203150) HM
Lawrence Winchester Wetherby
1908-1994
A native of Middletown, Wetherby graduated from the University of Louisville Law School in 1929, and for 20 years practiced law & served the judiciary. He was elected lt. gov. in 1947 and governor in . . . — — Map (db m162242) HM
The eastern portion, built in 1798, has a timber frame with the interstices filled with brick and mortar. A two-story solid brick section was added in 1804. Its original brick “out kitchen” and limestone smokehouse still exist. The building served . . . — — Map (db m203161) HM
The spire of this Gothic Revival structure has dominated the town since William Benjamin Wood built it between 1899-1900. The stained glass windows are particularly noteworthy. Building modifications occurred three times since World War II. The . . . — — Map (db m203181) HM
As early as 1787, the first settlers of Middletown came down the Ohio River in flatboats or over the mountains along wilderness trails.
They found gently rolling land covered by virgin forest. A beautiful stream meandered to the great Ohio River. . . . — — Map (db m161790) HM
Erected in honor of the men and women
who served and to the memory of those
who gave their lives in the Second World War
Adams, Robert E. • Ballou, Dexter • Baker, Minnie C. • Beard, M. David • Beauchamp, Sterling G. • Blair, Frank • . . . — — Map (db m161792) WM
Built in the late 1920's by J.W. Quesenberry, and later owned by Howard Wilson, the gas station sold Aetna Oil Company products. In 1936 the construction of U.S. 60 diverted automobile traffic and led to the end of the building's use as a gas . . . — — Map (db m161786) HM
Milestone The Jefferson County Court House, located at 6th and Jefferson Street in downtown Louisville, is 12 miles from this spot.
Old Public Well One of the four public wells that once served Middletown was located on this corner. The . . . — — Map (db m203180) HM
In 1812, Revolutionary war
veteran Captain Benjamin
Head built Head House, one
of Kentucky's finest stone
houses. Legend holds that
the Head House once changed
hands as the result of a poker
game. Dr. Silas Witherbee
practiced medicine and . . . — — Map (db m161785) HM
Susan B. Davis of Boston, Massachusetts purchased the property from Lawrence Young in 1841, and it became the Davis Tavern. Dr. Luther Paris Wetherby, a young surgeon from New York, bought the tavern, married the granddaughter of the owner, Hattie . . . — — Map (db m161789) HM
Built in 1859. Features the center hall design of the old south. Former slave quarters now joined to rear of house. Old trees planted in 1859, carefully arranged for maximum shade.
Listed on the National Register of Historical . . . — — Map (db m203154) HM
Developed in the 1920s, it was a middle-class community with deed restrictions and subdivision rules that guided its development. The national suburban trends were rejected in favor of preserving character-defining features of historic cultural . . . — — Map (db m161989) HM
James Taylor (1885-1965) was chiefly responsible for the modern Harrods Creek community. Ambitious entrepreneur, Taylor purchased land from Mary Shirley Helm in 1919 and began to sell lots to other African Americans in 1923. The Taylor Subdivision . . . — — Map (db m161773) HM
On Jan. 6, 1891, Harry Merriwether purchased 1.5 acres overlooking Harrods Creek from Allison family. Property transferred to his grandson, Harry Hall Merriwether, May 3, 1898, who built the unique house that stands today. The Merriwether family . . . — — Map (db m161774) HM
Wolf Pen Corridor
Settled in the late 1700s and part of Jefferson County's third major settlement. Rich farmland & water traffic attracted a community of tradesmen, farmers, millers, and African Americans. This corridor includes Wolf Pen & Mint . . . — — Map (db m104116) HM
This James Brown House has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built ca. 1810-20, it is significant as one of Jefferson County's earliest Flemish bond brick farmhouses. It was part of Col. John Floyd's “Dutch Station” settlement . . . — — Map (db m203185) HM
Civil Rights Struggle, 1954
Louisville suburbs were racially segregated when African Americans Andrew and Charlotte Wade moved to Rone Court on May 15, 1954, two days before the Supreme Court condemned school segregation. Neighbors burned a . . . — — Map (db m161674) HM
Home of Bennett H. Young (1843-1919). Member of famed CSA unit, Morgan's Raiders, Lt. B. H. Young led 21 soldiers in raid October 19, 1864 on St. Albans, Vermont, Civil War's northernmost action. Robbed three banks of over $200,000 and attempted to . . . — — Map (db m161676) HM
Site of first known church in greater Louisville area; formed Jan. 1784, by John Whitaker, aided by James Smith. It served until 1842, when members dispersed among Beargrass Christian Church and others. Whitaker helped found most early churches . . . — — Map (db m161985) HM
This pioneer fort, begun in 1779, one of five on Beargrass Creek, was situated 500 ft. west. Three were owned by Col. John Floyd who made his headquarters here. He served as first County Lieut. of Jefferson County, 1780 until killed by Indians, . . . — — Map (db m161997) HM
Gilman's Point
In 1830, this area was designated Sale’s Precinct for Edmund P. Sales, who operated a tavern on Frankfort Ave. Around 1840, the area between Westport & Frankfort roads became known as Gilman’s Point, named for Daniel Gilman, a . . . — — Map (db m161995) HM
Grave of John Floyd, near here. Pioneer and surveyor. Born Amherst County, Virginia, 1750. Killed when ambushed by Indians in Jefferson County, District of Kentucky, 1783. Colonel of Militia and County Lieutenant of Jefferson County. — — Map (db m161996) HM
In 1780 Hendrick Banta led large group of Dutch pioneers from Pa. They rented land from John Floyd and built Low Dutch (New Holland) Station here, one of six pioneer forts on Beargrass Creek. Fleeing from Indians, group later bought land from Squire . . . — — Map (db m171218) HM
Woodlawn Race Course
Opened in 1859 and drew national attention. Closed after Civil War. R.A. Alexander, noted breeder, was major figure in buying estate for National Racing Association. He contracted with Tiffany's to design Woodlawn Vase; used in . . . — — Map (db m104421) HM
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