Edward Leland Taylor (April 10, 1885 – February 16, 1948) was mayor of Louisville, Kentucky from 1945 to 1948.[1]

Edward Leland Taylor
45th Mayor of Louisville, Kentucky
In office
1945–1948
Preceded byWilson W. Wyatt
Succeeded byCharles R. Farnsley
Personal details
Born(1885-04-10)April 10, 1885
Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedFebruary 16, 1948(1948-02-16) (aged 62)
Resting placeCave Hill Cemetery
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Virginia
Occupation
  • Lawyer
  • politician

Life

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E. Leland Taylor was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and moved to Louisville with his family when he was 13. He graduated from Louisville Male High School and the University of Virginia, where he received a law degree in 1912. He practiced law in Louisville but eventually worked in real estate. During his term, he was able to secure land for the expansion of the city and its highway system.

He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery.

References

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  1. ^ "Taylor, E. Leland, 1885-1948". crdl.usg.edu. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Louisville, Kentucky
December 1, 1945 – February 16, 1948
Succeeded by