Douglas Park Racetrack
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
N 38° 10.754 W 085° 45.878
16S E 608199 N 4226422
This Kentucky historic Marker is located on South 2nd Street at the NW intersection with Kenwood way in Louisville, Kentucky. The marker was placed in 2010.
Waymark Code: WMCV80
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/13/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ReedKyCacheFinders
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This Kentucky historic Marker is located on South 2nd Street at the NW intersection with Kenwood way in Louisville, Kentucky. The marker was placed in 2010. The same text on on both sides of the marker. The plaque reads:

DOUGLAS PARK RACETRACK

Developed and owned by Col. Jim Douglas, it opened in 1895 as a trotting track. Directly competed with Churchill Downs after 1906, when it changed to a Thoroughbred racing venue. Track drew national praise, from 1912-18, as home of the renowned Kentucky Handicap. In 1919, became part of Kentucky Jockey Club and was controlled by Churchill Downs. Closed in 1958.

Marker Name: Douglas Park Racetrack

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Building

Marker Number (for official markers): 2336

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways

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