Shake Rag Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Shake Rag Historic District

Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky
Listed
August 17, 2000
Type
District
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
00000859

About this property

Shake Rag Historic District is located along the north end of State Street in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its significance to African-American history in Bowling Green, and is home to various historic sites. The neighborhood was established by African Americans in the 1800s. The historical marker placed at 201 State St in 2004 reads: "SHAKE RAG: This African American community was founded in the 1800s. Bordered by the river and High, KY., and 7th Sts, the area grew to include hundreds of residents, two schools, businesses, and churches. The architecture of Shake Rag shows a growing middle-class community." The reverse reads: "The lives of residents revolved around church, school, and family activities. The congregation that became State Street Baptist was organized in 1838. State Street School was founded in 1883; the Carver Center began in 1946. The Southern Queen Hotel served black travelers. Shake Rag is a reminder of progress residents made despite social and economic hardship."

Location

Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky
36.99780, -86.43321

Categories

BLACK
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Standard Oil Company Filling Station
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When was Shake Rag Historic District listed on the National Register?

Shake Rag Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 17, 2000.

What type of historic resource is Shake Rag Historic District?

Shake Rag Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Shake Rag Historic District?

The period of significance for Shake Rag Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.

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