Historical Marker

First Unitarian Church

Historical marker location:

Louisville, Kentucky

( 809 S. Fourth St. (corner of 4th and York), Louisville)

Founded in 1830, First Unitarian Church has been active in civil- rights movements as well as community-wide initiatives. Several fires have damaged the church, including one in 1985 which left only the stone walls. Each time it has been rebuilt by the congregation & continues to support many civil rights issues.

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On January 12, 1895, Susan B. Anthony & Carrie Chapman Catt spoke at First Unitarian Church. This was a stop on their southern tour promoting women’s suffrage. Anthony’s speech on gender equity & political action was given in the church’s Sunday school room. Twenty-five years later women were granted the right to vote.