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County: Kenton

Jacob Price

Marker Number: 

1821

Location: 

120 E. 9th Street (outside First Baptist Church), Covington, KY

This prominent black businessman owned and operated a lumberyard at 426-428 Madison Avenue. As a Baptist minister, Price was major figure in development of city's black churches. He was also a leader in obtaining free public education for blacks in northern Kentucky. Died in 1923. Jacob Price housing project named to honor his accomplishments.

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