Youngland - Louisville, KY
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Markerman62
N 38° 12.705 W 085° 47.840
16S E 605288 N 4229993
Located at U.S. 60 and Youngland Avenue, Louisville
Waymark Code: WM1814T
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/07/2023
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Home of Bennett H. Young (1843-1919). Member of famed CSA unit, Morgan's Raiders, Lt. B. H. Young led 21 soldiers in raid October 19, 1864 on St. Albans, Vermont, Civil War's northernmost action. Robbed three banks of over $200,000 and attempted to burn town. Captured in Canada, they were released. After war, he became a business and civic leader in Louisville.
Marker Name: Youngland
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number (for official markers): 532
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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