Near Murray in Calloway County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Calloway Normal College

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2021

1. Calloway Normal College Marker (Side A)

Inscription. This institution of higher learning was established by 1899 under the leadership of Rainey T. Wells, later president of Murray State Teachers College. Land for college was deeded to trustees in 1899. Students came from a wide area and boarded in private homes in Kirksey. The school operated as a teachers college until 1913.

After Calloway Normal College ceased operation in 1913, Kirksey High School occupied the property. It remained here until 1960, when county high schools were merged. The school then functioned as an elementary center until 1974, when these centers consolidated. The next year Kirksey United Methodist Church purchased property.
Presented by Kirksey and Calloway Friends

Erected 1994 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1945.)

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 1899.

Location. 36° 41.706′ N, 88° 23.749′ W. Marker is near Murray, Kentucky, in Calloway County. Marker is on Kirksey Road (Kentucky Route 299) 0.2 miles south of Backusburg Road (Kentucky Route 464), on

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the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3678 Kirksey Road, Murray KY 42071, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wadesboro (approx. 6.4 miles away); Stubblefield Birthplace (approx. 6.7 miles away); Waters Schoolhouse (approx. 6.8 miles away); First Courthouse (approx. 6.9 miles away); Cleanth Brooks (1906-94) (approx. 6.9 miles away); Desegregation of Murray State College (approx. 7 miles away); Murray State University (approx. 7.1 miles away); Will Linn House (approx. 7.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murray.

Also see . . . Calloway Normal College | ExploreKYHistory. From Kentucky Historical Society. (Submitted on March 23, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Calloway Normal College Marker (Side B) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2021

2. Calloway Normal College Marker (Side B)

Calloway Normal College Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2021

3. Calloway Normal College Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.