Georgetown in Scott County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Early Education in Georgetown

Photographed By Frank Profitt, December 9, 2020

1. Early Education in Georgetown Marker

Inscription. The roots of Georgetown College go back to 1788, when Baptist minister Elijah Craig began an academy which offered classical education--Latin, Greek, and sciences. This early school was in large log house near corner of South Broadway and West College Streets. Ten years later, Craig's school was absorbed by Rittenhouse Academy. Its assets taken over by Georgetown College.

Erected 1988 by Kentucky Historical Society. (Marker Number 1841.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.

Location. 38° 12.503′ N, 84° 33.615′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Kentucky, in Scott County. Marker is on West College Street just west of South Broadway Street (U.S. 25), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Georgetown KY 40324, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Beginnings of George Town (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Scott County Revolutionary War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Royal Spring (about 600 feet away); In Memory of those Scott County Boys (about 600 feet away);

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Remember the Raisin! (about 600 feet away); Gen. Basil W. Duke, C.S.A. / Basil W. Duke (1838-1916) (about 700 feet away); Scott County, 1792 (about 700 feet away); Birthplace of Bourbon (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 28, 2021

2. Early Education in Georgetown Marker

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022

3. Early Education in Georgetown Marker

The marker is on the far left in this view.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2020, by Frank Profitt of Georgetown, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 22, 2020, by Frank Profitt of Georgetown, Kentucky. 2. submitted on April 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on July 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.