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

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Gillespie Hall

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

1. Gillespie Hall

Inscription. Originally Johnson Hall, it was renamed Gillespie Hall in 1995. Built in 1893 and dedicated on February 11, 1894, in memory of William James Johnson, college's first president. Girls occupied the hall for first year; boys occupied the hall from second year to 1913; then reoccupied by girls. Served as cafeteria for school until 1958. Presented by Cumberland College.

(Reverse) Gillespie Hall - In 1913, Johnson Hall enlarged by a gift from Dr. Ancil Gatliff at a cost of $20,000. In Feb. 1929, a two-story home economics building annexed to Johnson Hall as a gift from Mrs. Florida E. Gatliff. Building renovated in 1994-95 and renamed Gillespie Hall in honor of Charles Gillespie of Midland, Texas, friend and supporter. Presented by Cumberland College.

Erected by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2101.)

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 date for this entry is February 11, 1894.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 36° 44.268′ N, 84° 9.861′ W.

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Marker was in Williamsburg, Kentucky, in Whitley County. It was on Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Williamsburg KY 40769, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

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

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: Roburn Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Cumberland College (about 700 feet away); Clyde V. and Patricia Bennett Building (about 700 feet away); "Aunt Julia" Marcum (approx. 0.4 miles away); Scott's Raid (approx. half a mile away); County Named, 1818 (approx. half a mile away); Roy Martis Chappell (approx. half a mile away); Samuel Cox, 1756-1832 (approx. half a mile

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

2. Gillespie Hall

away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Mahan Hall (was about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.