Friday, November 9, 2012

Friday Fences - Louisville's Fleur-de-lis


Louisville was named for King Louis XVI when settled in 1778, in recognition of France's help during the Revolutionary War .  The city also took Louis' lily flower symbol, the fleur-de-lis.  Even today it still remains our most loved symbol as on this fence in historic Old Louisville:


Or on a plaque in a garden in the historic district:



Now to see more Friday Fences, or add your own, go to our host Janis' site at Life According to Jan and Jer .

10 comments:

  1. The black iron fences are very elegant but I'm more fond of those painted vine covered fences in the last shot! Lots of charm in that little garden.

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  2. The iron fence is beautiful, lovely pictures.

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  3. Love your perspective on the first shot Faye...the fence is beautiful!

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  4. really pretty fence! gonna have to share this post with a pal in louisiana. :)

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  5. I have to agree with Carletta. The iron fences are pretty but my favorites are the wooden fences covered with vines.

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  6. Gorgeous ornamental fence! I like the intricate work!

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  7. glad you gave us some close-ups. decorative fences. so fun!

    finally getting around to commenting on this FF ... away for an anniversary trip. big hugs. (:

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  8. I love the iron fences as I do not see that many only the farmers type in my part of life land .

    So I am to differ with Brian. Sorry Brian.

    To me the iron rods are classy.

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