Historical Marker

Highland Mothers Club

Historical marker location:

Louisville, Kentucky

( 1400 Cherokee Rd., Louisville)

Founded by Mary K. Lee and the mothers of her Highlands students. They began meeting in their homes, & later at Douglas Blvd. Christian Church, before first local PTAs were organized. They studied and educated each other in new theories of child development. The club continues to support charitable, child welfare, & civic initiatives.

Reverse

Mary Katherine Lee (Mrs. Robert A.) 1862-1947- Pioneer kindergarten teacher in the Highlands neighborhood. Recognizing the importance of close cooperation between home and school, she called together the mothers of children in her charge in April 1905, leading to the organization of the Highland Mothers Club.