Northside District in Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Transylvania
Pioneer College of the West
1780
Moved to this site
1793
Erected 1931 by Bryan Station Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.
Location. 38° 3.066′ N, 84° 29.665′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. It is in the Northside District. Marker is at the intersection of West 3rd Street and North Mill Street, on the right when traveling east on West 3rd Street. Marker is in Gratz Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 250 West 3rd Street, Lexington KY 40507, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Lane Allen (within shouting distance of this marker); Transylvania Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Robert Patterson (1753-1827) / Patterson Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Morrison / Transylvania Alumni (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky / George Shannon (about 400 feet away); Architects Shryock / Another Shryock (about 400 feet away); Hunt-Morgan House (about 600 feet away); Morgan House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.