Butchertown (Louisville, Ky.)

Mrs. Barnett was born and raised near Butchertown and the couple lived in Butchertown for 38 years and Mrs. Barnett is working there until present (1985).

Ed Bowles was born in Butchertown. He owned a grocery in the area for 13 years and has realty office there through 1985.

Avery Brickles lived in Butchertown since 1943. At time of interview, he lived in a renovated house that was re-done for the Wallis family in 1979 with money from Community Action Commission. Mr. Brickles' nephew purchased the house from the Wallis family after Mrs. Wallis died, and Brickles was renting it from his nephew. Mr. Brickles moved to Louisville from Ohio after serving in the US Navy. He had already been interested in local politics and was instrumental in obtaining voting rights for many Butchertown residents and then on each voting date was sure that everyone who wanted to do so voted. He speaks of his local political interests.

Edward Carle was born and raised in Butchertown, now raising young family in same.

Paul Carle was born and raised in Butchertown. Son and grandchildren now being raised there.

Christine Cheatham lived in Butchertown for 42 years and now living in one of the renovated houses that had been a grocery and tavern.

Catherine Childers worked in Butchertown for 34 years, and was baptized 60 years ago in now The Grace United Church of Christ on Story Avenue.

Maudie Davis was born and raised in Butchertown. She is 79 years old now and lives in home she and her husband bought after the 1937 flood.

Butchertown History.

June H. Fischer is the Director of Wesley Community House from 1979 to present (1985). Gives history of the social service agency in Butchertown.