On Knob Creek Road, 1 mile south of Top Hill Road, on the right when traveling south.
The 294-acre Samuels property had been in the Samuels family since the late 1800's.
It was purchased from the family of Walter and Helen Samuels by Louisville Metro government in December, 2005. Thank you to the Samuels family and to our . . . — — Map (db m204270) HM
On Mitchell Hill Road at Tom Wallace Park Road, on the right when traveling south on Mitchell Hill Road.
Joseph and Reuben Field were two of the most important members of the 1803-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Pacific Ocean. Born in Virginia, they were raised in the present Okolona, Fairdale, and Valley Station areas. Over. Reverse . . . — — Map (db m204268) HM
On Wolf Pen Branch Road at Creekside Court, on the right when traveling west on Wolf Pen Branch Road.
The Kentucky Soldiers’ Home
Located at Harrod's Creek, this was the only institution in Kentucky founded for Union Civil War veterans. It was proposed by the J. T. Boyle Post No. 109 of the Grand Army of the Republic. Chartered in 1890, it opened . . . — — Map (db m104117) HM
On Seaton Springs Parkway at Nottingham Parkway, on the right when traveling east on Seaton Springs Parkway.
Home of Colonel Richard C. Anderson 1750-1826, American Rev. patriot. Aide to Lafayette, wounded at siege of Trenton and Savannah, captured at Charleston, fought at Yorktown, where surrender of Lord Cornwallis to Washington in 1781 completed the . . . — — Map (db m161982) HM
On South Hurstbourne Parkway (State Road 1747) at Hurstbourne Circle, on the right when traveling west on South Hurstbourne Parkway.
Nunnlea was built by Peter Funk ca. 1855 for his daughter Harriet Funk Hise. The grounds include the original brick smokehouse & slave quarters. The side wing and front porch were later additions. Once visited by Pres. Herbert Hoover, it was . . . — — Map (db m161981) HM
On Brownsboro Road (U.S. 42) at Blankenbaker Lane, on the right when traveling west on Brownsboro Road.
Home of Gen. George Rogers Clark from 1809 until his death, 1818. Built by William and Lucy Clark Croghan about 1790. Visited by Presidents Monroe, Jackson, Taylor. Clark and his 175 frontiersmen defeated British-Indians during Revolution: won . . . — — Map (db m161987) HM
On Taylorsville Road (State Road 155) south of Six Mile Lane, on the right when traveling south.
The first Lutherans in and around Brunerstown, now Jeffersontown, were early settlers from Va., Md., Pa., and N.C. Samuel Mau, licensed to preach in Kentucky in 1789, served German-speaking churches in Jeffersontown, Nelson County, and Danville . . . — — Map (db m161800) HM
On Watterson Trail at Ruckriegel Parkway, on the right when traveling north on Watterson Trail.
Wilson P. Lilly. Rev. Sherwood Hatley. Confederate soldiers October 25, 1864. Robbed of the glory of death on the field of battle by Stephen C. Burbridge who ordered them shot without cause or trial Erected to the memory of the four . . . — — Map (db m166146) WM
On Watterson Trail at College Drive, on the right when traveling north on Watterson Trail.
Conrad-Seaton House
Constructed in 3 phases, the oldest part of this Federal style house was built by Valentine Conrad in 1803. Ca. 1805-10, a two-story addition with two chimneys was built. In 1844, John & Mary Hikes Seaton bought the . . . — — Map (db m161799) HM
On Morgan Jaymes Drive west of Justine Court, on the right when traveling west.
This small family cemetery is all that remains of what was once Joseph Hite's 1000 acre estate. Joseph's son and intended heir, Stephen Hite (1700-1828), is buried here. Stephen's wife, Martha (1798-1830), and daughter, Sarah (1824-1827), are also . . . — — Map (db m223424) HM
On Watterson Trail south of Taylorsville Road (Kentucky Road 155), on the right when traveling south.
St. Edward Church began on this site on May 15, 1878, as St. Agnes Mission when 30 Catholic families gathered for Mass in a small log cabin on Market Street (Taylorsville Rd). By 1881 they had raised $700 to purchase a small plot of land 132 feet . . . — — Map (db m161797) HM
On Taylorsville Road (State Road 155) south of Watterson Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Roscoe Goose, 1891-1971, rode the 1913 Derby Winner Donerail, which paid biggest odds in Derby history. Born near here, Goose became a trainer and aided many jockeys. Active in all aspects of racing. One of first 10 men named to Ky. Athletic Hall of . . . — — Map (db m161796) HM
In 1873, the Commonwealth of Kentucky established the Fourth Kentucky Lunatic Asylum (now known as Central State Hospital) on what is currently E.P. "Tom” Sawyer State Park. The asylum was to take the incurable patients from across Kentucky and . . . — — Map (db m161781) HM
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that . . . — — Map (db m214825) HM WM
Near Bashford Manor Lane, 0.1 miles west of Bardstown Road (U.S. 31E), on the left when traveling west.
Alonzo "Lonnie" Clayton
Born in Kansas City, Mo. in 1876, he followed his brother into the riding profession. At age 12, he went to Chicago to become an exercise rider. With his first win in 1891, he came to Louisville to ride for Bashford . . . — — Map (db m162005) HM
Nicola Marschall designed the Stars and Bars, official flag of Confederacy, and gray uniform of the Southern army, March 1861. Born, 1829, St. Wendel, Germany, he came to U.S. (Alabama) in 1849 to continue professionally in art. Noted portraits: . . . — — Map (db m161302) HM
Near Old Stage Coach Road, 0.1 miles east of Long Run Road, on the right when traveling east.
Purchased the Lincoln 400 acre patent from Mordecai Lincoln, the 16th president's uncle, on January 12th, 1797 for $400. Bridges, a member of the church, permitted the Long-Run Baptist Church to use this acre-plus site. On July 4, 1954,(sic) . . . — — Map (db m203139) HM
On La Grange Road (State Road 146) at Heafer Road, on the right when traveling north on La Grange Road.
This eastern Jefferson County community began with five acres purchased in 1874 by Alfred Berry, a freedman. Other Berrytown founders were Wm. Butler, Sallie Carter, and Kidd Williams, all of whom bought land from Samuel L. Nock, a wealthy . . . — — Map (db m161778) HM
On Berrytown Road at Woodbrook Court, on the right when traveling east on Berrytown Road.
This cemetery became focal point for the Berrytown community, which began when Alfred Berry purchased five acres in 1874. Berrytown Cem. was purchased on June 23, 1890, by United Brothers of Friendship Lodge No. 83. As trustees, Lodge members . . . — — Map (db m161779) HM
On Bardstown Road (U.S. 150) 0.1 miles north of Brentlinger Lane, on the right when traveling north.
First named Chenoweth Run, church formally organized June 16, 1792, about 12 mi. S. E. of Louisville. Log church built 1798 on land given by William Fleming to Moses Tyler, trustee. Moved to this community after changing name to Cedar Creek, 1846. . . . — — Map (db m174480) HM
On Rudy Lane, 0.1 miles south of Brownsboro Road, on the right when traveling south.
(obverse) Early in 1792, Revolutionary War veteran, Richard Taylor, bought 175 acres bounded by Rudy Lane. Land was given to Isaac Shelby for his father's Colonial Wars service. Here Taylor built a brick house, which he sold to George Rudy in late . . . — — Map (db m133910) HM
Born in Dublin he arrived in America c. 1768. Present at 1776 Delaware crossing and battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown & Monmouth; wintered 1777-78 at Valley Forge: captured at Charleston 1780 with Lt. Col. Jon. Clark: witnessed . . . — — Map (db m127917) HM
On Lime Kiln Lane north of U.S. 42, on the right when traveling north.
The Temple was created in 1976 by uniting Reform congregations Adath Israel and Brith Sholom. Adath Israel was chartered by Kentucky in 1842; it was the oldest Jewish congregation in Ky., 7th Reform in U.S., a founder of Union of American Hebrew . . . — — Map (db m161986) HM
Near Old Stage Coach Road, 0.1 miles east of Long Run Road, on the right when traveling east.
Born a slave, he was a member of the Long Run church. A bachelor, he remained in the employ of his former master during his life; when he died in 1923, Gregg was the last negro member of the congregation. — — Map (db m203143) HM
For most of the 19th century this house was center of prosperous Ohio River farm with an active riverboat landing. Built circa 1837 by Gabriel Farnsley (1800-1849). House and 200-acre farm site purchased, 1862, by Alanson Moremen (1803-90). . . . — — Map (db m161672) HM
On Fern Creek Road at Ferndale Road, on the left when traveling north on Fern Creek Road.
Built on land purchased from S. A. Stivers; school opened with 25 pupils, Sept. 17, 1923. Established as alternative to distant Louisville schools, Fern Creek was a two-year school at first but later adopted a four-year program. The first four year . . . — — Map (db m204265) HM
Dedicated to those men of the First Marine Division, FMF who gave their lives in the service of their country World War II Korea Vietnam Southwest Asia — — Map (db m214826) WM
On Berrytown Road east of La Grange Road (Kentucky Road 146), on the right when traveling east.
The Forest School was originally built in 1905 as one room, located between Anchorage and Obannon Road. The school was later relocated to two lots on Berrytown Road. In 1912 an additional room was added and in 1928 another room was added giving the . . . — — Map (db m161777) HM
On Algonquin Parkway east of Gibson Lane, on the right when traveling east.
Here was westernmost fort of 11-fort system designed to protect Louisville from the Confederates during Civil War. Construction began August 1, 1864; almost complete by war's end. Funded by the city and the federal government, Fort Southworth, . . . — — Map (db m202273) HM
Side 1 After fall of Ruddle's and Martin's stations, Clark led expeditions against Indians in 1780 and 1782. In later years Clark was plagued by poor health and war debts incurred for his country. He died at Locust Grove, his sister's home. . . . — — Map (db m100711) HM WM
George Rogers Clark At Locust Grove
George Rogers Clark moved to Locust Grove in 1809 following amputation of his right leg. He lived here with his sister Lucy and her husband William Croghan until Clark's death in 1818. Clark recognized by . . . — — Map (db m101463) HM
On Cave Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
Lawyer, legislator, soldier, and governor, he was born on Jan. 3, 1817, in present Clinton County. During Civil War he raised and was colonel of 3rd Ky. Union Inf. In 1862, Pres. Lincoln appointed him US Dist. Attorney for Ky. The next year he . . . — — Map (db m161301) HM
Near Old Stage Coach Road, 0.1 miles east of Long Run Road, on the right when traveling east.
This handmade stone of James Holston (1739 - 1835) records the date of the oldest man (age 95 years) with an existing stone in the Long Run Cemetery. — — Map (db m203145) HM
On Lucas Lane east of Cave Spring Place, on the right when traveling west.
Isaac Hite's Home
This log house, which appears as Hite's house on John Filson's map printed in 1784, was on the plantation, Cave Spring, owned by Isaac Hite, an early surveyor. Hite (1753-1794) was born in Virginia. He came to Kentucky in . . . — — Map (db m161776) HM
On Poplar Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Cave Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
This statesman and entrepreneur fostered Louisville's growth from small town in 1810 to nation's 10th largest city in 1850. Promoted building of Portland Canal and the first R.R. bridge over Ohio River. As president of the University . . . — — Map (db m161205) HM
On Dixie Highway (U.S. 60) at Depot Lane, on the right when traveling north on Dixie Highway.
Company town of Kentucky’s only Portland cement manufacturer. Philadelphia industrialist Samuel Horner Jr. developed housing for white and black workers of his Kosmos Portland Cement Co. in rural Jefferson County. A rail station, post office, . . . — — Map (db m161670) HM
In 1873, the fourth Kentucky state mental hospital was established here. From a single brick building housing 370 patients, grew a campus of 15 buildings and 5000 patients, including a working farm & orchards. Buildings constructed in Tudor and . . . — — Map (db m161780) HM
On Breckenridge Lane (State Road 1932) south of Hillsboro Road, on the right when traveling south.
Lewis and Clark in Kentucky. Charles Floyd (ca. 1782-1804).
Born at or near Floyd's Station in present St. Matthews. In August 1803 Floyd joined the Lewis and Clark Expedition. He was appointed a sergeant in Corps of Discovery . . . — — Map (db m161998) HM
On River Road at Zorn Avenue, on the right when traveling south on River Road.
Louisville Water Works
Corner Stone
of
Engine House
Laid September 6, 1858
Water Supplied to the City
October 16, 1860
A. Harris, President
D.S. Benedict · J.S. Lithgow · B.J. Adams · William Inman
Directors
T.R. Scowden, Chief . . . — — Map (db m104118) HM
Archaeological excavation conducted during the construction of the levee in the 1970's revealed that this region was host to Native American peoples as long ago as 12,000 years. We pay tribute to the early inhabitants of this region of the country . . . — — Map (db m137016) HM
On River Road at Indian Hills Trail, on the right when traveling east on River Road.
Dedicated to the memory of those United States Military personnel who have given their lives in the line of duty, under conditions other than those of declared hostile action.
2nd Plaque
Patriots Peace Memorial dedicated November . . . — — Map (db m227936) WM
On Shelbyville Road (U.S. 60) 0.2 miles east of Moser Road, on the right when traveling east.
Two largest skirmishes of Civil War in Jefferson County occurred here Sept. 27 and 30, 1862. CSA forces, already in control of the State Capital, were threatening Louisville. In first clash the Confederates were driven back to Floyds Fork. Three . . . — — Map (db m26316) HM
On Stonestreet Road, on the right when traveling north.
Born in Jefferson Co., Stonestreet was the first woman to be elected superintendent of Jefferson Co. schools. An 1877 graduate of Nazareth Academy, she became a teacher in 1889. In 1897 she was elected superintendent by 845 votes, defeating two men. . . . — — Map (db m161669) HM
On St. Anthony Church Road at Rica Road, on the right when traveling south on St. Anthony Church Road.
St. Andrew's Catholic Church
On this site in 1848-51, one of the first rural Catholic churches in Jefferson County was built on Cardinal Hill by German and French immigrants. It was on 1.3 acres donated to the Archdiocese of Louisville by . . . — — Map (db m161574) HM
On Shelbyville Road (U.S. 60) at Christian Way, on the right when traveling east on Shelbyville Road.
Named for Peter A'Sturgus, early Kentucky pioneer, who settled on 2,000-acre tract of land surveyed, 1774, and granted to Col. William Christian by patent dated June 2, 1780. One of the five important pioneer stations on Middle Fork of Beargrass . . . — — Map (db m203184) HM
On Osage Avenue north of Poplar Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
is erected
as a testimonial of affection
for their beloved father
by his daughters
Mary, Augusta and Sarah.
Born December 5, 1792;
died March 13, 1869.
He was president of the convention which
in 1850 formed the new . . . — — Map (db m164846) HM
On Taylorsville Road (State Road 155) at Tucker Station Road, on the right when traveling west on Taylorsville Road.
By 1785, Edward Tyler patented some 1,000 acres on Chenoweth Run. Sons Moses, William, Edward III, and nephew Robert Tyler established farms on this land, each productive and self sufficient by the 1790s, forming a rural community. The three . . . — — Map (db m161794) HM
This memorial is in commemoration of those who gave their lives for their country when the U.S.S. Canberra was torpedoed while operating in battle against Japanese aircraft off the coast of Formosa on October 13, 1944. — — Map (db m214822) WM
On Fringe Avenue south of Cave Hill Road, on the left when traveling west.
The Walton's occupied a storehouse which was used during the Civil War in the 1860's. The structure was located north of this spring on the site which is now Section R. This improved spring maintained a temperature of 53°F and was used for drinking . . . — — Map (db m244640) HM
On River Road at Zorn Avenue, on the right when traveling south on River Road.
Water Filtration Experiments
On this site, 1895-1897, George Warren Fuller, now known as "the father of sanitary engineering,” conducted the first scientific testing of water filtration. For a year, four companies tested filter devices to . . . — — Map (db m104119) HM
On Zorn Avenue at River Road, on the right when traveling north on Zorn Avenue.
~Front~ Louisville Water Co. incorporated in 1854. Its first pumping station, in Classical Revival style, blends beauty and utility. The classic structures were designed and built by Theodore R. Scowden and his assistant, Charles Hermany. . . . — — Map (db m71979) HM
On St. Andrews Church Road, on the right when traveling east.
Wisertown
Area once known as Wisertown. Descendants and extended family of John (1793-1877) and Luzanna Wiser(1804-1873) lived here, including Gagels, Arnolds, and Webers. John came here 1817, married Luzanna 1821, bought farm 1838. They . . . — — Map (db m161573) HM
In Memoriam We dedicate this memorial to these honored dead who gave that last full measure of devotion in the service of their beloved country Killed in Action Pfc Ernest L. Alexander (WI) • Ssg George M. Armstrong (OH) • Ssg Arthur . . . — — Map (db m214824) WM
Near Old Stage Coach Road, 0.1 miles east of Long Run Road, on the right when traveling east.
This spot was frequented by the ancestors of two presidents of the United States of America, namely Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) and Harry S. Truman (1884-19 ).
The old church ruins occupy a site selected by Captain Abraham Lincoln . . . — — Map (db m203147) HM
Col. Richard Taylor of Va., veteran of French and Indian War and the Revolution, built original part of "Springfield" ca. 1790. Boyhood home of son "Old Rough and Ready" Zachary Taylor (1784-1850), veteran of 1812 and Black Hawk wars. Mex. War hero . . . — — Map (db m100859) HM
On Brownsboro Road (U.S. 42), on the right when traveling west.
Gen. Zachary Taylor (1784 – 1850), distinguished lifelong soldier and twelfth President of the United States, buried here in family cemetery. Commissioned Lt. in 1808. Served in War of 1812; Black Hawk War, 1832; Seminole War, 1836 – 43. . . . — — Map (db m21405) HM
On 3rd Street Road (State Road 907) north of Auburn Place Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Fenley Family
By 1841, John H. Fenley owned an 1,100 acre farm south of Louisville. His son Isaac inherited the property and, by 1858, it was known as Hickory Grove. Isaac was a botanist, who had several orchards. The Fenley apple originated . . . — — Map (db m161572) HM
On Audubon Parkway at Robin Road, on the right when traveling east on Audubon Parkway.
City of Audubon Park
The city was built on land granted to Col. William Preston in 1773 for service in French and Indian War. Its residential development (1912-45) proceeded from Audubon Country Club's incorporation, 1908. Credit is given to . . . — — Map (db m161326) HM
On Thruston Avenue at Dixie Street, on the left when traveling south on Thruston Avenue.
Lewis and Clark in Kentucky — Mulberry Hill
Home of William Clark from 1785 to 1803, who was a leader of Lewis and Clark Expedition to the west 1803-6. Also home to York, his slave who went with the Corps of Discovery on the . . . — — Map (db m161324) HM
Near Bashford Manor Lane at Donard Park Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Designed for J. B. Wilder by Henry Whitestone, the residence was built in 1874. Wilder named Bashford Manor after an ancestral home in Maryland. In 1887 George J. Long purchased the farm and turned it into a nationally known racing stable. It was . . . — — Map (db m162006) HM
On Southside Drive (State Road 1020) at West Kenwood Way, on the left when traveling south on Southside Drive.
Developed and owned by Col. Jim Douglas, it opened in 1895 as a trotting track. Directly competed with Churchill Downs after 1906, when it changed to a Thoroughbred racing venue. Track drew national praise, from 1912-18, as home of the renowned . . . — — Map (db m161566) HM
On Dundee Road at Trough Spring Lane, on the right when traveling south on Dundee Road.
Lewis and Clark in Kentucky Trough Spring
While on the Corps of Discovery's expedition to the Pacific Ocean, coleader William Clark wrote six letters to his brother Jonathan at Trough Spring. In 1805 he sent over 30 expedition artifacts here . . . — — Map (db m162011) HM
On Medford Lane at Bashford Manor Lane, on the right when traveling north on Medford Lane.
Bray Place
Major Samuel Bray surveyed here in 1779 & returned with his family in 1796. He built original two-story house ca. 1800. Bray served in the Ky. legislature in 1820. In 1851, former slaves Henry & Eliza Tevis bought 40 acres from . . . — — Map (db m162007) HM
On Gast Boulevard just north of Dutchmans Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Much of the early aviation history in Louisville is the result of the Aero Club of Louisville. Founding fathers included pilots returning from WWI & businessmen who saw the potential of aviation beyond military applications. A. H. Bowman, Sidney . . . — — Map (db m142853) HM
Near Taylorsville Road (State Road 155), on the right when traveling west.
Kentucky's oldest civil airport was first used in 1919. Army Air Corps Reserve unit established three years later. Double hangars (west) housed 325th Observation Squadron. Terminal building, erected in 1929, was used by airlines through 1947. . . . — — Map (db m162001) HM
On Sidney Park Drive west of Cannons Lane, on the right when traveling west.
The east side of Bowman Field airport was expanded in 1940 to become the Bowman Field Air Base. It was a training facility with 124 buildings used by the U.S. Army Air Force throughout World War II. One hangar survives. Bowman Field was first used . . . — — Map (db m161999) HM
On Dutchmans Lane at Cannons Lane, on the right when traveling east on Dutchmans Lane.
Rebecca Rosenthal Judah
1866-1932
Rebecca Rosenthal Judah organized the National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, and served as their president from 1896 to 1910. She worked to win women's right to vote and was also vice . . . — — Map (db m162000) HM
On Rebel Road north of Brownsboro Road (U.S. 42), on the left when traveling north.
On June 17, 1835, the daughter of Zachary Taylor, Sarah Knox, married Jefferson Davis in the house that originally stood on this site. The home was owned by Zachary Taylor's sister. Soon after their marriage, while visiting Davis' relatives in . . . — — Map (db m161990) HM
On Frankfort Avenue (U.S. 60) at Blue Horse Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Frankfort Avenue.
Col. Frederick Geiger
In 1796, Revolutionary War veteran Frederick Geiger came to Jefferson Co. from Md. Settled in Butchertown in 1807. He raised a company of Ky. Mounted Riflemen for Gen. W. H. Harrison's 1811 Indian Campaign. Wounded at . . . — — Map (db m161156) HM
Earl McDonald (1885-1949) helped establish Louisville as the home of jug band music. An accomplished jug blower, vocalist, composer, leader, & recording artist. Bands in Australia, Europe, and Japan continue to admire, perform, and emulate his 42 . . . — — Map (db m161166) HM
On East River Road at E Witherspoon Street, on the right when traveling east on East River Road.
( first panel )
Abraham Lincoln, his hand and pen He will be good but God knows when. Abraham Lincoln, ca. 1826-26
Abraham Lincoln was born February 12, 1809, near Hodgenville, Kentucky. The Commonwealth of Kentucky dedicates this . . . — — Map (db m139475) HM
On East River Road at E Witherspoon Street, on the right when traveling east on East River Road.
1809 Abraham Lincoln born at Sinking Spring farm, in present-day Larue County, Kentucky.
1816 Lincoln family moved from Kentucky.
1841 Abraham Lincoln visited his friend Joshua Speed at Farmington, the Speed family plantation, in . . . — — Map (db m104172) HM
On East Washington Street, on the right when traveling east.
Parish established in 1866 by Bishop Martin J. Spalding to serve the German and Irish Catholics in Butchertown. Reverend Leopold Walterspiel appointed to organize congregation under the patronage of St. Joseph. The present church was dedicated in . . . — — Map (db m161179) HM
On River Road at Frankfort Avenue, on the right when traveling east on River Road.
The Heigold Facade
Christian Heigold, a German immigrant and stonecutter, came to Louisville sometime prior to 1850, and in 1857 he built his home at 264 Marion Street in an area known as the Point.
This was a period of unrest and attacks on . . . — — Map (db m104120) HM
On E Washington Street at N Shelby Street, on the right when traveling west on E Washington Street.
Edison (1847-1931) rented a room in this house. As a young man he conducted experiments, often all night, then walked to his job as a telegraph operator at 58 West Main Street. Experimenting at work, he spilled acid and was fired. He left Louisville . . . — — Map (db m104469) HM
On West Broadway (U.S. 60) at South 10th Street, on the right when traveling east on West Broadway.
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Chartered by the Kentucky General Assembly March 5, 1850. First track was laid near here
in July 1855. First train ran in August. 1855. First passenger station dedicated at 9th and Broadway in 1858. From it . . . — — Map (db m161252) HM
On Poplar Level Road (State Road 864) south of Mercer Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Near this site at Taylor Ave. and Poplar Level Rd. was headquarters of Camp Zachary Taylor. The WWI training camp named for President Zachary Taylor became one of 16 national army camps in the U.S. Begun in June 1917 and built in 90 days on 2,730 . . . — — Map (db m161325) HM
On Cherokee Parkway at Everett Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Cherokee Parkway.
Highland Mothers Club
Founded by Mary K. Lee and the mothers of her Highlands students. They began meeting in their homes, & later at Douglas Blvd. Christian Church, before first local PTAs were organized. They studied and educated each . . . — — Map (db m161753) HM
On Cherokee Road at Cherokee Parkway, on the right when traveling south on Cherokee Road.
The founding of this Legion dates to 1837, when a company was formed as the "Louisville Guards." The next year three more companies were organized. They were the "Washington Guards," "Kentucky Riflemen," and "Louisville Grays." These military . . . — — Map (db m161755) HM
She served as the first Episcopal Deaconess in charge of the Home of the Innocents from 1880 until her retirement in 1904. She oversaw the baptisms of 284 infants and developed & administered the first kindergarten at the Home in 1888. She retired . . . — — Map (db m161419) HM
On Cherokee Road at Cherokee Park Road on Cherokee Road.
Enid Yandell (1869-1934)
Challenged the role of women in the art world as a renowned sculptor. Born 1869 in Louisville and graduated Cinn. Art Acad. in 1899. Gained prominence sculpting caryatids for Woman's Building at 1893 World's Columbian . . . — — Map (db m101765) HM
On Virginia Avenue at Interstate 264, on the left when traveling west on Virginia Avenue.
Located west of 32nd and south of Garland Ave., "Little Africa" was original African American section of Parkland. Settled in 1870s, African Americans first called it "Needmore." "Little Africa" evolved from a shantytown into a thriving community by . . . — — Map (db m161683) HM
On West Broadway west of South 32nd Street, on the left when traveling west.
Carl Braden Memorial Center
Carl and Anne Braden were committed to bringing together people of color and white people to work for social and racial justice. National figures such as Dick Gregory, Angela Davis, Jesse Jackson, and Pete Seeger . . . — — Map (db m161250) HM
On Virginia Avenue west of Kaiser Court, on the right when traveling west.
Home of Anne & Carl Braden
4403 Virginia was longtime home of Anne and Carl Braden, early white allies of the southern civil rights movement. Segregationists marched here in 1954 after the couple helped an African American family desegregate . . . — — Map (db m161685) HM
On Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Muhammad Ali's Home Site
Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. was born on January 17, 1942 at Louisville General Hospital. He grew up and lived here at 3302 Grand Ave. with his parents, Odessa & Cassius Clay, Sr., and brother, Rudolph. Ali attended . . . — — Map (db m161678) HM
On Southwestern Parkway at Hale Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Southwestern Parkway.
Samuel M. Plato developed quality single-family housing for Blacks in West Louisville from 1945-1950. His firm, Plato Construction Company, built 88 homes in the Westover Neighborhood. Plato Terrace was named in his honor. Plato designed and built . . . — — Map (db m161702) HM
On Virginia Avenue west of South 36th Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Virginia Avenue Colored School opened in 1923. It was constructed via a million-dollar bond the Louisville Board of Education used to acquire sites and build new structures. Samuel Plato, one of the country’s first African American architects, . . . — — Map (db m161680) HM
On Frankfort Avenue at Stoll Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Frankfort Avenue.
Founded on May 9, 1842, the Kentucky School for the Blind became the sixth school for the blind in the United States. The Kentucky Legislature approved the founding of the school by charter on February 5, 1842.
Two of the most important . . . — — Map (db m104467) HM
On Frankfort Avenue at Stoll Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Frankfort Avenue.
Since 1842
The Kentucky School for the Blind, third such state supported school in US. Dr. Samuel G. Howe of Boston, pioneer educator of blind, invited to Kentucky to give public demonstration with his own pupils. Displayed before Ky. Legislature . . . — — Map (db m104425) HM
On South Clifton Avenue at Payne Street, on the right when traveling south on South Clifton Avenue.
St. Frances of Rome Church
In 1886, Bishop McCloskey purchased Steller’s Woods at Cavewood Ave. (now Clifton) & Payne St. for a new parish. Named for Francesca Romana (1384-1440, canonized 1608, feast day Mar. 9), who inspired women to pray, . . . — — Map (db m161991) HM
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