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section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-13 04:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 05:10 EST
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# Kentucky Historical Society approves marker for Taylor Barracks

The Kentucky Historical Society approved a historical marker for Taylor Barracks in Old Louisville, where Black soldiers served during the Civil War.

Section: [Culture & Events](/louisville/section/life.md) · Entities: [Kentucky Historical Society](/louisville/wiki/kentucky-historical-society.md), [Taylor Barracks](/louisville/wiki/taylor-barracks.md)

## Coverage

- [Louisville Public Media (WFPL)](https://www.lpm.org/news/2026-11-13/an-old-louisville-civil-war-site-for-black-soldiers-will-get-a-historical-marker), 2026-11-13 04:00 EST: An Old Louisville Civil War site for Black soldiers will get a historical marker
- [Spectrum News 1 Kentucky](http://www.spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2026/11/13/taylor-barracks-historical-marker), 2026-11-13 05:10 EST: Louisville to mark site where Black Kentuckians enlisted in Union Army

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