La Grange Tourism leads campaign to honor former mayor

A community effort is underway to create a permanent memorial as shown in this rendering at Springs Park in La Grange to honor Mayor John Black. Photo provided A community effort is underway to create a permanent memorial at Springs Park in La Grange to honor Mayor John Black who passed away earlier this year. Organizers say he dedicated decades of his life to the city and county he loved and left a mark on the community that will last long after he’s gone.The proposed memorial will feature a life-size bronze statue of Black sitting on a bench, holding a cup of coffee. Organizers say it’s a fitting tribute to a man known for his approachable personality and love of conversation. Visitors will be invited to sit beside him, share a memory, take a photograph or simply reflect on the difference he made."John loved La Grange and Oldham County. This memorial is about more than his years of public service.

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