Archives Closed Schools D-F: Fifth Ward School (1)

Other Name: George W. Morris School

Last Address: 300 E. Chestnut Street (at Floyd Street)

Year Opened: 1852

Year Closed: 1908

During the Civil War, this school was also temporarily converted to a hospital for soldiers, while students were housed nearby in other buildings, including a church.  This Fifth Ward school was renamed for George W. Morris, a native of England, who became a Louisville grocer and a longtime member of the school board.  Another Fifth Ward School became the Seventh Ward School due to ward redistricting.  Dates indicate they may have co-existed.