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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YYH_woodlawn-race-course_Woodlawn-Park-KY.html
Woodlawn Race Course
Opened in 1859 and drew national attention. Closed after Civil War. R.A. Alexander, noted breeder, was major figure in buying estate for National Racing Association. He contracted with Tiffany's to design Woodlawn Vase; used …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YR1_louisville-water-works_Louisville-KY.html
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.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YR0_water-filtration-experiments_Louisville-KY.html
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 cl…
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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 Va.…
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WJ0_zachary-taylor-home-historical_Indian-Hills-KY.html
Soldier and 12th President of the United States, lived here between 1785 - 1808, and was buried here Nov. 1, 1850
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/HME4B_zachary-taylor-national-cemetery_Windy-Hills-KY.html
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. Major Gen…