Dr. James Bond (1863 - 1929) - Louisville, Kentucky
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Historical marker commemorating an early civil rights leader in Louisville, Kentucky.
Waymark Code: WM4M8W
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 09/06/2008
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"Dr. James Bond (1863 - 1929)
Born in Woodford County during Slavery, James Bond was raised in Knox Co. He led a young steer to Berea College for his tuition. In 1896, became a trustee of Berea. After Day Law passed, he joined college's staff as fund raiser for Lincoln Institute. Served as Dir. of State YMCA for Blacks and the first Dir. of Kentucky Commission on Interracial Cooperation.
Early Leader and Educator
James Bond, a student of theology, obtained B.D. from Oberlin in 1895 and D.D. from Berea in 1901. He was YMCA Service Directory at Camp Taylor during World War I, traveled state in civil rights endeavors and facilitated compromise which established Chickasaw Park. Bond was the Kentucky delegate to YMCA Convention in Finland, 1926." ~ text of marker
Marker Name: Dr. James Bond (1863 - 1929)
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 1663
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Transportation
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