Western Branch Library Louisville Free Public Library Map

Location: 38.2498215, -85.7680908

The Western Branch Library is a historic gem, recognized as the first Carnegie-built library in the United States open to African Americans. This site holds deep cultural significance and is a testament to Louisville’s commitment to educational equity. Beyond its historic status, the library remains an active community hub, offering reading programs, educational exhibits, and local heritage resources. Visitors to the Western Branch will find not only a functional library but also a place where the city’s social progress is deeply honored and remembered.

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– addr:county: Jefferson
– addr:housenumber: 604
– addr:postcode: 40203-2004
– addr:state: KY
– amenity: library
– building: yes
– ele: 140
– gnis:feature_id: 2459968
– lojic:bgnum: 247693
– name: Western Branch Library Louisville Free Public Library
– nat_ref: JEFFERSON
– operator: Louisville Free Public Library
– operator:type: public
– phone: +1 502-574-1779
– source: USGS Geonames
– website: https://www.lfpl.org/
– wikidata: Q6689479
– addr_street: South Tenth Street
– addr_city: Louisville