![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
The Delegate
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (263)
"Amazing hotel and perfect for our trip to Frankfort and Buffalo Trace Distillery!"
Denise
The price is RM534
RM628 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
The St. Clair
The St. Clair
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (68)
"Great place and location. Was clean. Little bar next door and staff was GREAT! Will be back!! Thanks!"
Greg
The price is RM475
RM608 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
The Ashbrook Hotel
The Ashbrook Hotel
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (25)
"Beautiful property, spacious room. Very comfortable bed. However no real options to unpack luggage, the only standing cabinet in the room has no hangers, no dresser, no table/desk, and only one hard chair to sit on. "
Israel
The price is RM534
RM628 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Capital Plaza Hotel
Capital Plaza Hotel
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1032)
"Comfortable and well located "
Susan
The price is RM524
RM691 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Bluegrass Inn
Bluegrass Inn
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Cleaning left everything to be desired..."
Erica
The price is RM356
RM419 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
University Lodge Motel
University Lodge Motel
5.0 out of 10, (181)
"Staff was ok just couldn’t completely understand what he was saying. Got our room and no outlets worked. There was no shower head but the water worked. We went back down to the office to ask for another room and got it. There was a shower head but no working water and there was also a roach beside the bed. Apparently dogs are allowed and cats are not but we saw a cat in one of the room windows. We couldn’t get a refund either so $140 down the drain. "
Kylee
The price is RM251
RM296 total
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4 Nov - 5 Nov
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Capital Plaza Hotel
Capital Plaza Hotel
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1032)
The price is RM524
RM691 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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The Delegate
The Delegate
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (263)
The price is RM534
RM628 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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Microtel Inn by Wyndham Georgetown
10/10 Excellent
