Historical Marker

Site of Winnie A. Scott Hospital

Historical marker location:

Frankfort, Kentucky

( 228 E. 2nd St., Frankfort)

The Women's Club Hospital Company, with community support, established a hospital here on Dec. 26, 1915. It was named for Winnie A. Scott, a local teacher instrumental in its founding. The facility was the only Frankfort hospital serving African Americans until desegregation of King's Daughters Hospital in 1959. Presented by Frankfort Civic Organizations and the Ky. African American Heritage Commission.