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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZDZ_they-paid-for-peace-a-war-memorial_Louisville-KY.html
They Paid
For
Peace
It Is Our Duty To Preserve It
May This
Monument
Be A
Constant Reminder
To The Living
To Continue
Their Struggle
For
Peace
( 1,303 names are listed )
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z6V_louisville-firefighters-memorial_Louisville-KY.html
"This Memorial
Is Dedicated To The
Firefighters Who
Have Fallen In
The Line Of Duty"
( fire fighters )
Jack Hunt Oct 12, 1874 · Joseph Connell Nov 13, 1886 · Nicholas Lawrence Jan 31, 1888 · Dennis Hami…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z6U_louisville-law-enforcement-memorial_Louisville-KY.html
Dedicated To The
Memory Of Those
Law Enforcement
Officers Who Have
Given Their Lives In
The Line Of Duty
John O'Connell LPD July 8, 1869 · Edward Burne LPD July 4, 1895 · Theodore Bossung LPD November 15, 1907 &midd…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z3I_thomas-jefferson-memorial_Louisville-KY.html
( inscribed around the base )
This monument to Thomas Jefferson was presented to the people of Kentucky July 4 1900 by Isaac W and Bernard Bernheim to perpetuate the teachings and examples of the Founders of the Republic
( inscribed on the g…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z3H_city-and-county-named-jefferson-county-courthouse_Louisville-KY.html
City and County Named
Louisville, at the Falls of the Ohio, was founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark. Site first served as a military outpost; the city which developed was named for Louis XVI. Kentucky Co., Virginia, was divided in 1780 into Je…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z3F_louis-xvi_Louisville-KY.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z07_george-rogers-clark_Louisville-KY.html
George Rogers Clark
1752 — 1818
Soldier, Patriot
Founder Of Louisville
Founder Of Kentucky
Conqueror Of Our First
Great West From The
Alleghany Mountains
To The Mississippi River
A Son Of Virginia
A Gallant Gentleman
And A Great A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z06_mother-catherine-spaulding_Louisville-KY.html
Beginning in 1831, Mother Catherine Spalding was the vital leader in forming what we now refer to today as "Compassionate Louisville" initiating groundbreaking programs in education, health care, and social service.
Downtown Louisville is a …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z05_kentucky-medal-of-honor-memorial-a-war-memorial_Louisville-KY.html
Kentucky
Medal Of Honor
Memorial
( east side )
The Medal of Honor
America's highest award for combat valor, the Medal of Honor is presented to armed forces personnel who risked - and often gave - their lives in service to our country. It i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z04_jefferson-county_Louisville-KY.html
One of three original counties formed when Kentucky Co.,Virginia, was divided by Va. Act in 1780. Other 2 counties were Lincoln and Fayette. Jefferson included 19 present-day counties; parts of 11 others. By 1811 reduced to present noundaries. Nam…