Williamsburg in Whitley County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Clyde V. and Patricia Bennett Building
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018
1. Clyde V. and Patricia Bennett Building Marker (Side 1)
Inscription.
Clyde V. and Patricia Bennett Building. . This building was constructed in 1906 at a cost of $20,000 and known as the Reuben D. Hill Building. Name was changed to the Gray Brick Buidling when it was purchased, along with two other buildings, by the Williamsburg Institute in 1907 from Highland College, a congregationalist college. Presented by Cumberland College.
Clyde V. and Patricia Bennett Building - Administrative offices moved from Roburn Hall to this building and located here 1921-55. Structure also used for classrooms from 1921 to the present. In 2000, Gray Brick Building was renamed Clyde V. and Patricia Bennett Building to honor these friends. Mr. Bennett, 1930-2000, was a businessman and coal executive.
This building was constructed in 1906 at a cost of $20,000 and known as the Reuben D. Hill Building. Name was changed to the Gray Brick Buidling when it was purchased, along with two other buildings, by the Williamsburg Institute in 1907 from Highland College, a congregationalist college. Presented by Cumberland College.
Clyde V. and Patricia Bennett Building - Administrative offices moved from Roburn Hall to this building and located here 1921-55. Structure also used for classrooms from 1921 to the present. In 2000, Gray Brick Building was renamed Clyde V. and Patricia Bennett Building to honor these friends. Mr. Bennett, 1930-2000, was a businessman and coal executive.
Erected 2003 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2102.)
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 1906.
Location. 36° 44.257′ N, 84° 9.723′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Kentucky, in Whitley County. Marker is on Walnut 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured
2. Clyde V. and Patricia Bennett Building Marker (Side 2)
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018
3. Clyde V. and Patricia Bennett Building Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018
4. Clyde V. and Patricia Bennett Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 10, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
