National Register of Historic Places
Young, Whitney M., Jr., Birthplace
Young, Whitney M., Jr., Birthplace is a historic place in Simpsonville, Shelby County, Kentucky, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 18, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72000543.
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What is Young, Whitney M., Jr., Birthplace?
The Whitney Young Birthplace and Museum is a historic house museum on the campus of the former Lincoln Institute in rural Shelby County, Kentucky, near Shelbyville. It was the birthplace and childhood home of Whitney M. Young Jr. (1921–71), an American civil rights leader. Young became prominent for his leadership of the National Urban League between 1961 and 1971. The house is now managed by the Lincoln Foundation, a successor to the Lincoln Institute, as a museum to its and Young's history. The house appears on the National Register of Historic Places and was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1984.
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Listing details
- Name
- Young, Whitney M., Jr., Birthplace
- City
- Simpsonville
- County
- Shelby County
- State
- Kentucky
- Listed on the National Register
- October 18, 1972
- NRIS reference number
- 72000543
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 38.22438, -85.37620
When was Young, Whitney M., Jr., Birthplace listed on the National Register?
Young, Whitney M., Jr., Birthplace was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 18, 1972.
Where is Young, Whitney M., Jr., Birthplace located?
Young, Whitney M., Jr., Birthplace is located in Simpsonville, Shelby County, Kentucky at approximately 38.22438, -85.37620. See the map above.
Is Young, Whitney M., Jr., Birthplace a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Young, Whitney M., Jr., Birthplace is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.