Historical Markers and War Memorials in La Grange, Kentucky
La Grange is the county seat for Oldham County
La Grange is in Oldham County
Oldham County(28) ► ADJACENT TO OLDHAM COUNTY Henry County(9) ► Jefferson County(372) ► Shelby County(25) ► Trimble County(6) ► Clark County, Indiana(60) ►
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Home of Dr. Rob Morris, 1818-88. In 1884 "crowned Poet Laureate of Freemasonry." Founded the Order of the Eastern Star. He was born near Boston, Mass., lived 28 years here. From 1861 to 1865 president of the Masonic College, located in La Grange, . . . — — Map (db m96058) HM
Buddy Pepper (1922-1993) a pianist, songwriter,
and actor during Hollywood's “Golden Age,” lived in
this house from his birth through 1932. He is best
remembered as a writer of the most popular song of
1953, “Vaya Con Dios,” which was recorded . . . — — Map (db m223377) HM
Oldham was the 75th county created by the Kentucky Legislature. It was formed on January 15, 1824, from portions of Jefferson, Henry and Shelby Counties. The county is named for William Oldham, Revolutionary War patriot and early pioneer.
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In 1841 William M. Funk bequeathed
$10,000 to establish seminary. It
was chartered by Legislature and
erected here, 1842. In 1844 Grand
Lodge of Ky. assumed control and
changed it to Masonic College. In
1852 changed to Masonic University of . . . — — Map (db m136169) HM
James and Amanda Mount Home. Built circa 1840, this restored
four square home was originally
home to James Mount (1796-1864)
and wife, Amanda Malvina Railey
Mount (1810-1888). Amanda was
the first cousin once removed of
Thomas Jefferson. . . . — — Map (db m136161) HM
Built in 1921-22, it was the ninth
school in Ky. for African Americans
supported by the Julius Rosenwald
Grant. After completing the first 8
years of school, students were
bussed 25 miles to the Lincoln
Institute in Shelby Co. to attend
high . . . — — Map (db m136159) HM
From 2016 to 2018, the Oldham County History Center Compus was updated with renovations completed on the Rob Morris Educational Building and the J.C. Barnett Library and Archives. This work was done by inmates from Roederer Correctional Complex with . . . — — Map (db m223384) HM
Town lots for LaGrange were laid out by 1827 and the population of the town in 1830 was listed as 27. By 1850 there were 400 residents as the railroad attracted new businesses. The older frame buildings on the campus reflect the typical architecture . . . — — Map (db m223385) HM
Road Warrior Sculpture — This sculpture represents Oldham County native and WWII veteran, Dr. E. Bruce Heilman (1926-2019). When Bruce Heilman turned 86 he circled the lower 48 states on his Marine issue Harley, traveling 9,200 miles to bring . . . — — Map (db m223387) HM
Rob Morris Educational Building – The Rob Morris Educational Building was constructed in 1880 as a Presbyterian church with land donated by Amanda Mount. Amanda's son, John, married Ruth Electa Morris, daughter of Rob and Charlotte Morris. Dr. . . . — — Map (db m223390) HM
Dedicated to those
who died in the
service of their country
that the spirit of
liberty and freedom
might live
Eternal rest
grant unto them,
O Lord
Leonard Brumback • Winslow Couch • Raymond Gehring • Louis S. Gibson
Virgil L. . . . — — Map (db m96040) WM
