![Kentucky State University was chartered in May 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, only the second state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky.[1] During the euphoria of Frankfort's 1886 centennial celebration, the city donated $1,500 towards the purchase of land for a new college on a bluff overlooking Frankfort.
The new school formally opened on October 11, 1887, with three teachers, 55 students, and John H. Jackson as president.[1] Recitation Hall (now Jackson Hall), the college's first permanent building, was erected in that year.
KSU became a land-grant college in 1890, and the departments of home economics, agriculture and mechanics were added to the school's curriculum.[1] The school produced its first graduating class of five students in the spring of that year. A high school was organized in 1893. This expansion continued into the 20th century in both name and program. In 1902, the name was changed to Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute for Colored Persons. The name was changed again in 1926 to Kentucky State Industrial College for Colored Persons.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7262/80b239a0-cf4a-4e00-8ea0-fb6e64265ab6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)
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The Delegate
1.6 km from Kentucky State University
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (292)
"Really nice hotel and location."
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The price is ￥18,006
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Dec 24 - Dec 25
The St. Clair
1.9 km from Kentucky State University
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (72)
"Clean, spacious, great location"
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The price is ￥10,721
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Dec 3 - Dec 4
Capital Plaza Hotel
2 km from Kentucky State University
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1050)
"Very nice hotel, friendly service great breakfast good location"
Jeff
The price is ￥18,132
￥24,091 total
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Dec 8 - Dec 9
Bluegrass Inn
3.1 km from Kentucky State University
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
"Friendly staff"
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The price is ￥13,275
￥15,619 total
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Nov 30 - Dec 1
University Lodge Motel
1 km from Kentucky State University
5.0 out of 10, (182)
"Dirtiest motel I have ever stayed in. Dried feces, vomit and possibly blood on walls around toilet. The smell of wet shower and mold permeatedmtue air. It was well lit, quiet and in a good location. The bed was reasonably comfortable. "
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The price is ￥9,371
￥11,027 total
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Dec 6 - Dec 7
The Ashbrook Hotel
2.1 km from Kentucky State University
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (28)
"Wonderfully private and quiet"
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The price is ￥19,896
￥23,411 total
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Dec 11 - Dec 12
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