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City unveils new historical marker at West End School in honor of Ali

The marker was revealed by City leaders at Ali's former elementary school.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Virginia Avenue School, now known as West End School was the site of a new historical marker honoring 'The Greatest' Muhammad Ali. 

Ali attended elementary school there.

During the reveal, Mayor Greg Fischer also announced that other markers in honor of Ali will go up around the Louisville area. 

Some of the locations are Central high school, Chickasaw Park and Columbia gym. 

Those three along with the one revealed Oct. 24 will join the marker already at Grace Presbyterian Community Center, where Ali trained. 

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