![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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/153e32620cffbd999fa3637cc30e197d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Where is Country Place Jamboree?
Frankfort is home to Country Place Jamboree. Visitors enjoy activities such as the hiking in this historical city. If you want to find things to do in the area, you might like to visit Kentucky State Capitol and Kentucky Governor's Mansion.
Things to See and Do near Country Place Jamboree
What to See near Country Place Jamboree
- Kentucky State Capitol
- Kentucky Governor's Mansion
- Frankfort Cemetery
- Kentucky State University
- Salato Wildlife Education Center
Things to Do near Country Place Jamboree
- Berry Hill Mansion
- The Grand Theatre
- Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum
- Rising Sons Home Farm Winery
- Capital City Museum
How to Get to Country Place Jamboree
Flights to Frankfort
- Blue Grass Airport (LEX), 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from central Frankfort