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MAYOR ANDREW BROADDUS

MAYOR ANDREW BROADDUS is a historic place in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 30, 1989, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 89001446.

Louisville, Jefferson County, KentuckyListed June 30, 1989NRIS #89001446★ National Historic Landmark
Photograph of MAYOR ANDREW BROADDUS
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What is MAYOR ANDREW BROADDUS?

Mayor Andrew Broaddus is a lifesaving station built by the United States Life-Saving Service located in Louisville, Kentucky, off the corner of River Road and Fourth Street. She is named in honor of Andrew Broaddus (1900–1972), a former mayor of Louisville (1953–1957). Her historic purpose was to protect travelers on the Ohio River from the Falls of the Ohio, with rescue crews for those who fell victim to the rapids. Louisville was the first place where a lifesaving station was placed in western waters. The first lifestation in Louisville was in 1881, with Mayor Andrew Broaddus as the third. A National Historic Landmark, she is the only surviving floating lifesaving station of the United States Life-Saving Service, a predecessor of the United States Coast Guard.

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Listing details

Name
MAYOR ANDREW BROADDUS
City
Louisville
County
Jefferson County
State
Kentucky
Listed on the National Register
June 30, 1989
NRIS reference number
89001446
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.25961, -85.75418
When was MAYOR ANDREW BROADDUS listed on the National Register?

MAYOR ANDREW BROADDUS was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 30, 1989.

Where is MAYOR ANDREW BROADDUS located?

MAYOR ANDREW BROADDUS is located in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky at approximately 38.25961, -85.75418. See the map above.

Is MAYOR ANDREW BROADDUS a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. MAYOR ANDREW BROADDUS is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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