Louis XVI

Louis XVI (HM1Z3F)

Location: Louisville, KY 40202 Jefferson County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 15.261', W 85° 45.608'

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Louis XVI
1754 - 1793
King of France
1774 - 1793
This city was named Louisville in 1780 because of his support of the American Colonies in the Revolutionary War.
The statue, sculptured by Valois in 1827, was given to Louisville by her sister city in France,
Montpellier
As a permanent symbol of our special friendship.
Dedicated July 17, 1967
Francois Delmas
Mayor of Montpellier
Kenneth Schmied
Mayor of Louisville
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HM NumberHM1Z3F
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Year Placed1967
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, June 21st, 2017 at 9:03pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 608481 N 4234763
Decimal Degrees38.25435000, -85.76013333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 15.261', W 85° 45.608'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 15' 15.66" N, 85° 45' 36.48" W
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Area Code(s)502
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 227-299 S 6th St, Louisville KY 40202, US
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