Northside District in Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

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Transylvania University

Photographed By Ken Smith, September 1, 2012

1. Transylvania University Marker

Inscription. Pioneer in higher education in Kentucky and west. Founded by The Commonwealth of Virginia, 1780. Located in Lexington since 1789

Erected by Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 65.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 3.067′ N, 84° 29.65′ W. Marker was in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. It was in the Northside District. Marker was on West 3rd. Street, 0.1 miles west of Market Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 211 West 3rd Street, Lexington KY 40508, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Transylvania (a few steps from this marker); James Lane Allen (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Morrison / Transylvania Alumni (within shouting distance of this marker); Transylvania Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Robert Patterson (1753-1827) / Patterson Cabin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky / George Shannon

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(about 300 feet away); Architects Shryock / Another Shryock (about 500 feet away); Hunt-Morgan House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Photographed By Ken Smith, September 1, 2012

2. Transylvania University Marker

Photographed By Ken Smith, September 1, 2012

3. Transylvania University Marker

Missing Transylvania University Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, September 19, 2021

4. Missing Transylvania University Marker

Photographed By Ken Smith, September 1, 2012

5. Transylvania University Marker

Transylvania University image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ken Smith, September 1, 2012

6. Transylvania University

Photographed By Ken Smith, September 1, 2012

7. Transylvania University

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 592 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. 4. submitted on November 12, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.