This historical marker marks the location of the Eckstein Norton University. A more detailed description of the school may be found on another page located on the museum website; and one of our Bullitt Memories articles also described the school. You may also read the land deed to the school from Austin Speed on another page.
Description: Founded in 1890 by educational advocates Rev. Wm. J. Simmons & Rev. Charles H. Parrish and named after benefactor Eckstein Norton, president of the L & N Railroad. The university brought higher education opportunities to African American students during an era of racial segregation. Its curriculum emphasized technical training for various occupations.
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The Bullitt County History Museum, a service of the Bullitt County Genealogical Society, is located in the county courthouse at 300 South Buckman Street (Highway 61) in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. The museum, along with its research room, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday appointments are available by calling 502-921-0161 during our regular weekday hours. Admission is free. The museum, as part of the Bullitt County Genealogical Society, is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization and is classified as a 509(a)2 public charity. Contributions and bequests are deductible under section 2055, 2106, or 2522 of the Internal Revenue Code. Page last modified: 12 Sep 2024 . Page URL: bullittcountyhistory.org/hmarkers/enu.html
