Slave Trading in Louisville Historical Marker

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S 2nd St
Louisville, KY 40202

The Slave Trading in Louisville Historical Marker is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and commemorates the city's role in the transatlantic slave trade during the 19th century. It serves as a reminder of the dark history of slavery in the United States and the impact it had on the local community. The marker provides educational information about the slave markets that once existed in the area, encouraging reflection on this significant and painful chapter of American history.

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Jasmine A.
9/29/2024

Historical Marker #1990 on 2nd and Main is titled "Slave Trading in Louisville". Due to its location along the Ohio River, Louisville greatly profited from the sale of enslaved people, and...

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Bruce K.
8/7/2020

Back in the day, Kentucky was a slave state. And just across the Ohio River, Indiana was a free state. If escaped slaves could make it to there, they would have a much better chance* of freedom....

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