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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1X54_enid-yandell-1869-1934-renowned-woman-sculptor-historical_Louisville-KY.html
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 Exp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WJ1_zachary-taylor-home-historical_Louisville-KY.html
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 her…
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Soldier and 12th President of the United States, lived here between 1785 - 1808, and was buried here Nov. 1, 1850
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WGY_birth-of-truth-in-advertising-historical_Louisville-KY.html
The Associated Advertising Clubs of America met at Galt House, on this site, for their fifth annual convention, 1909. Led by Samuel C. Dobbs, the convention took united action to challenge false advertising. This stand began concept of the Better …
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James Monroe June 1819
Andrew Jackson June 1819
Alexis de Tocqueville December 1831
Washington Irving September 1832
Abraham Lincoln September 1841
Charles Dickens April 1842
Walt Whitman February 1848
Ralph Waldo Emerson June 1850
Oliver…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K6O_george-rogers-clark_Louisville-KY.html
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. Buried in Cav…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D6I_water-works-pumping-station_Louisville-KY.html
~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. Built 185…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C3J_kentucky-fugitives-to-canada_Louisville-KY.html
Thornton and Lucie (also called Ruthy) Blackburn were slaves in Louisville, 1830-31. Thornton was hired out to Wurts and Reinhard's store at 4th and Main. When Lucie was sold to Virgil McKnight, the two escaped by steamboat. They were claimed two …
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This enslaved African American who lived most of his life in Louisville, went on Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Pacific, 1803-6. York was the first African American to cross the U.S. coast to coast and made important contributions…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ARP_grave-of-steamboat-captain_Louisville-KY.html
Mary M. Miller of Louisville, a pioneer among women, was issued license as master of a steamboat on inland waters, Feb. 16, 1884, in New Orleans. License authorized her to navigate waters of Ouachita, Mississippi, Red, and other western rivers. Sh…