Kentucky Historical Marker #2511
Boone-Callaway Girls Kidnapping. On July 14, 1776 Daniel Boone’s daughter, Jemima, and Richard Callaway’s daughters, Betsey and Fanny, left Fort Boonesborough to canoe on the Kentucky River. They drifted close to the bank near this spot and were captured by five Native Americans and taken north. Daniel Boone pursued them with eight men and rescued the girls unharmed two days later. Dedicated March 3, 2017.
363 Athens-Boonesboro Rd., Winchester, Athens, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #2512
Munns School. Munns School was a one-room log structure named for Eleanor Munns who once owned the land. The present brick building was built in 1879 and another room was added in 1927-28. Munns School, used as a Hopkins County school and a community center, was last used for classes in 1955. It was restored in 1982 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Dedicated March 30, 2017.
1650 Princeton Rd., Madisonville, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #2513
The Frankfort Kentucky Reel. In the early 1800s, fishing for bass was an important source of food and recreation in central Kentucky. Demand for an effective baitcasting reel led Jonathan and Benjamin Meek, originally watchmakers and silversmiths, to cut precision parts and perfect the quadruple multiplying reel. In 1839, Benjamin Milam became an apprentice at the Frankfort business. In 1853, Ben Meek and B.C. Milam began stamping the reels “Meek & Milam.” Meek left the business in 1898, and B.C. Milam continued working with his son, John. From 1896-1903, B.C. Milam and Son reels were known as “The Frankfort Kentucky Reel.” These highly valued reels, used by dignitaries and serious anglers around the world, were all made here at 222 W. Main St. Dedicated June 9, 2017.
222 W. Main St., Frankfort, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #2514
Garden Club of Lexington. GARDEN CLUB OF LEXINGTON The Garden Club of Lexington was founded in 1916 by twelve women who affiliated with the Garden Club of America in 1924. Its purpose is conservation, beautification, and education. In 1950, the Henry Clay Foundation asked the club to create a formal garden honoring Henry Clay on the grounds of Ashland. ASHLAND GARDEN In 1950, the Garden Club of Lexington hired landscape architect Henry Kenney to design a formal parterred garden, which was gifted to the Henry Clay Estate and opened to the public. It is maintained by the Garden Club of Lexington members and contains more than 120 varieties of trees, shrubs, and flowers. Dedicated July 20, 2017.
Ashland Garden at the Henry Clay Estate, Lexington, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #2515
Nathaniel Wolfe. Born in Richmond, Va., on October 29, 1810, Wolfe was one of the first two graduates of the University of Virginia School of Laws in 1829. After law school, he came to Kentucky to begin his law practice. He was a highly respected criminal lawyer and was regarded as one of the most effective advocates of the Bar. He was involved in several nationally-followed cases in Louisville. Over. Wolfe served as the commonwealth's attorney for Jefferson County and in both houses of the Kentucky General Assembly. As a legislator during much of the Civil War, Wolfe was a loyal Unionist. He urged the state to remain neutral until state elections could occur in August 1861. Wolfe County, created in 1860, was named for him. He died on July 3, 1865, and it buried here. Sponsored by Cave Hill Heritage Foundation. Dedicated 2017.
701 Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #2516
Louisville Cotton Mill. Built in 1889, this was the first cotton mill in Louisville and a significant example of Victorian industrial architecture. The mill initially produced cotton warp for “Kentucky Jeans,” but in 1919 diversified into other fabrics under the name of Louisville Textile Co. In the 1930s-40s, Fincastle Fabrics were made here and sold worldwide. By 1948, Louisville Textiles, Inc. was Kentucky’s largest textile mill. (Reverse) Germantown Mill Lofts- In 1967, the mill closed due to labor costs and competition. Booker-Price Furniture Corp. bought the facility and owned it from 1968-2012. Another notable tenant was the Louisville Antique Mall, which was located here from 1986-2012. In 2016, extensive renovations for a residential community were completed.The original mill complex was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and was expanded in 2016. Dedicated 2017.
946 Goss Ave., Louisvville, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #2517
Preston & St. Catherine Streets Historic District. This section of Shelby Park neighborhood was laid out ca. 1847. C. P. Moorman, a distiller, built this development in 1884-85. It was made up of Queen Anne rowhouses, detached homes, and commercial buildings. The Moorman development and Italianate residences create a unique enclave in the city of Louisville. Mason Maury, who lived in this area, is credited as the architect. (Reverse) Mason Maury- 1846-1919- A native of Louisville, Maury was known for his use of the “Chicago School” design style. He opened his own office in the early 1880s, and by the end of his career, he was one of the city’s prominent residential and commercial architects. By 1902, Maury had more than 700 buildings to his credit. Among his notable designs are the Kaufman-Straus (1903) and the Louisville Trust Bldg. (1893). Dedicated March 4, 2017.
Corner of Preston & E. St. Catherine Sts., Louisville, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #2518
Ted Poston "Dean of Black Journalists". Theodore Roosevelt Poston was born on July 4, 1906, in Hopkinsville. He was a graduate of Attucks High School and Tennessee A&I State College. In 1936 he began freelance writing for the New York Post and was soon hired full-time. He retired in 1972 after spending a career there. He died in NYC in 1974 and is buried in Cave Spring Cemetery, Hopkinsville. He covered major civil rights stories of his era and was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in 1949. Poston received numerous other awards, including the George Polk Award in Journalism for national reporting. His book of short stories, The Dark Side of Hopkinsville, was published in 1991. He was inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame in 2000. Dedicated May 20, 2017.
Ninth and Main Streets, Hopkinsville, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #2519
St. Matthew Church. On November 3, 1889, the original church on this property was dedicated as the St. Matthew Evangelical Church. The congregation soon outgrew it, and the current building designed by Arthur Loomis was completed ca. 1908. The church had a long history of supporting local ministries and service organizations. St. Matthew Church closed in 1999 and was gifted to House of Ruth for $1. (Reverse) Act of Compassion- The church building became home to this organization. Begun in 1992, House of Ruth began supporting women with AIDS and their children. In 2001, House of Ruth acquired Glade House, which was started in the mid-1980s to house men with AIDS who had nowhere else to go. They now provide housing and support for women, men, and families affected by HIV and AIDS. Dedicated April 8, 2017.
607 E. St. Catherine St., Louisville, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #2521
Vice Admiral Willis A. "Mose" Lee Jr.. Lee was born on May 11, 1888, in Owen County. In 1904, he entered the US Naval Academy. He earned a position on the Navy Rifle Team and eventually the National Rifle Team. Lee graduated in 1908 and served as an inspector of ordnance. While representing the Navy, he competed for the US Rifle Team in the 1920 Olympics in Belgium, where he won five gold medals for marksmanship. He was a commanding officer of three destroyers during the 1920s. Over. During the 1930s and early 1940s, Lee was assigned to the Fleet Training Division and commanded the light cruiser Concord. In August 1942, he was sent to the Pacific to command a battleship division. On November 14-15, Lee and his crew on the USS Washington sunk five Japanese ships in the battle of Guadalcanal, a turning point for the Allied Forces, for which he earned the Navy Cross. He suffered a heart attack and died on August 25, 1945, while serving in the Atlantic. Dedicated September 16, 2017.
Owenton, near the intersection of Thomas St. and Bryan St., ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #2522
Montgomery Street School. Built in 1853, the Montgomery Street School was an educational institution for 155 years. Designed in classic Renaissance Revival style, it is a significant example of a mid-19th century educational facility. During the Civil War, it likely served as a hospital for wounded soldiers after the Battle of Perryville. Over. In 1929, this landmark building was renamed the Emma Dolfinger School after the noted biologist, children's health advocate, and Louisville native. It became the Portland Christian School in 1977, until it was closed in 2008. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Sponsored by the Portland Investment Initiative. Dedicated September 9, 2017.
2500 Montgomery Street, Louisville, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #2523
Freemasonry in Versailles. Landmark Masonic Lodge No. 41 was chartered by the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Free & Accepted Masons on August 27, 1817. In the first 200 years after Landmark Lodge was chartered, three of its members-John McKinney, Jr., William Brown Jr., and Christopher L. Stout-rose to the rank of Grand Master for the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Free & Accepted Masons. Landmark Masonic Lodge No. 41 has consistently provided services to help the youth of Versailles for over two centuries. Former Governor and Commissioner of Major League Baseball, A.B. "Happy" Chandler, and entertainer John Conlee were members of Landmark Lodge. Originally housed in one of the oldest buildings in Versailles, Lodge No. 41 moved to its current location in 1986. Dedicated August 26, 2017.
141 1/2 North Main St., Versailles, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #2524
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows - Washington Lodge #1513. GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows (GUOOF) was formed in 1843; virtually all other fraternal organizations of the era were whites-only. The GUOOF provided vital support to its members and the local black community following the Civil War. Its work continues to the present. WASHINGTON LODGE #1513 Former slaves founded Washington Lodge #1513 in 1872, seven years after the end of the Civil War. The Lodge has owned this building since 1886; it has one of the few remaining nineteenth- century facades in New Castle. This lodge is the only active GUOOF lodge in Kentucky and is one of the oldest African American fraternal organizations in the state. Dedicated August 17, 2017.
32 South Main Street, New Castle, New Castle, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #2526
Original Site of St. Michael's Parish. Begun in 1792, oldest parish in Nelson Co. and third oldest west of the Alleghenies. Home parish of Catherine Spalding, founder of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN); Frances Gardiner, fourth Superior of SCNs; Richard Miles, first Bishop in the state of TN; Felix Newton Pitt, trailblazer in education; & Grace Newton Simpson, notable Catholic leader of the 19th century. Over. Stephen Badin, first priest ordained in U.S., was the first priest here. Guy Chabrat, first priest ordained in KY, was first resident pastor. The first Catholic parish in Louisville was a mission of St. Michael's. That parish is known today as the Cathedral of the Assumption. The church moved one mile east of this spot in 1831. The current church was built in 1883. Dedicated September 17, 2017.
1 mile west of Fairfield on KY-48, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #2527
Family Services Association of Danville. On June 1, 1916, representatives of local churches, civic clubs and Centre College, inspired by Hull House and the Progressive Era, founded the Community Work Board (CWB), which made social work scientific, opposed begging; gave coal, meals, and clothes to the needy; taught woodworking, cooking, sewing, chair-caning. It opened a public laundry, bath. Over. Assisted the FERA, WPA, CCC and trained Depression workers for other counties. Started playground and Bible school; provided space for Red Cross & Habitat for Humanity. Helped start what became the United Way and established the Senior Citizens Center. Adopted the name "Family Services Association of Boyle County" in 1970. Dedicated October 13, 2017.
447 S. Third Street Danville, Danville, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #2528
Big Joe Logsdon. A guide to George Washington on excursion west of the Alleghenies and Kentucky pioneer. During the 1790s a sharp clash occurred on this site. Big Joe, acting as a spy and commanding other frontiersmen, helped repel an Indian raid. White settlers pursued raiders for miles to the mouth of Flippins Run and Logsdon’s shots encouraged their retreat across the Ohio. Over. At home on the violent frontier, Logsdon could “out run, out hop, out jump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country.” Logsdon served as a member of the Kentucky militia, defended early settlements from attack and participated in raids across the Ohio River before moving to Illinois. His memory lived on in a 1933 trading card. Dedicated October 14, 2017.
Riverfront Park, Brandenburg, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #2529
First Lutheran Church. Founded as the First English Lutheran Church in Louisville in June 1872. The present Gothic-style facade and sanctuary, designed by Louisville architect Mason Maury, was dedicated in May 1905 in the midst of a thriving residential neighborhood. Over. The church and its members gave vital aid to families during the 1937 flood, even though the level of water inside the church itself nearly reached the 2nd floor sanctuary. Soldiers from Fort Knox and Bowman Field came here weekly to the Lutheran Service Center to socialize and worship during WWII. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Dedicated November 5, 2017.
417 E. Broadway, Louisville, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #2533
Landmark Civil Rights Victory. In 1914, the Louisville Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance prohibiting a person of one race from living on a block where the majority of residents were of another race. In response, Nat'l Assoc. for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) designed a legal case to test the law. Wm Warley purchased land at 37th & Pflanz from Charles Buchanan but refused to make full payment due to the restriction. When Buchanan sued Warley, KY courts upheld the law. IN 1917, US Supreme Court reversed decision, striking first legal blow against segregated housing. Presented by Portland Museum & Louisville Metro Council, 2017 Dedicated November 29, 2017.
37th & Pflanz Ave., Louisville, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #2594
The Courthouse and Enslavement. Records related to the enslavement were common. Justice of the Peace William Gatewood was charged for the illegal hire-out of Mahala, mother of Henry Bibb's wife Malinda. Bibb, a famous abolitionist, escaped Gatewood's enslavement & created a colony in Canada for fugitive slaves. (REVERSE) Westport Courthouse. First Court session held here in 1828. In addition to indicting criminals and appointing justices of the peace, the court resolved sales, auctions, and escapes of enslaved people & settled disputes pertaining to slave hire-outs. The court moved to nearby LaGrange in 1838.
6920 Westport Road, Westport, KY, United States