Williamsburg in Whitley County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Roburn Hall

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

1. Roburn Hall Marker

Inscription. Built in 1888 as the first building of Williamsburg Institute. First known as the "Institute," then an "Old Recitation Building." The land purchased for $800; contractor was J. A. Cooley. The $12,500 building served 200 pupils. First classes, Jan. 1889. Renovated in 1928 for girls' dormitory and named Roburn Hall; extensive renovation, 1993. Presented by Cumberland College.

Erected 2003 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2100.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1889.

Location. 36° 44.254′ N, 84° 9.856′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Kentucky, in Whitley County. It is on Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsburg KY 40769, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kentucky and in the Cumberland Plateau.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

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Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cumberland College (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clyde V. and Patricia Bennett Building (about 700 feet away); "Aunt Julia" Marcum (approx. half a mile away); Roy Martis Chappell (approx. half a mile away); Scott's Raid (approx. half a mile away); County Named, 1818 (approx. half a mile away); Samuel Cox, 1756-1832 (approx. half a mile away); Historic Williamsburg (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Other markers no longer nearby. Gillespie Hall (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Mahan Hall (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Roburn Hall (Kentucky Historical Society). (Submitted on July 11, 2018.)

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

2. Roburn Hall Marker

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

3. Roburn Hall

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

4. Roburn Hall

Plaque on Roburn Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

5. Plaque on Roburn Hall

Roburn Hall Tower Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

6. Roburn Hall Tower Bell

Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 10, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 6. submitted on July 12, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.