Georgetown in Scott County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Hambrick Village
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022
1. Hambrick Village Marker
Inscription.
Hambrick Village is named in honor of Dr. Horace Thomas Hambrick and Maribeth Porter Hambrick, both members of the Class of 1949. The Hambrick and Porter families have touched the life of Georgetown College in immeasurable ways. Horace and Maribeth have continued to build upon that significant legacy. Horace was a member of the Georgetown College faculty for 46 years, serving as history department chair for 26 years. He was elected first chairman of the college faculty and continued in that role for seven years. Maribeth served the college as a trustee, and was president of both the Woman's Association and Alumni Association. Both have received honorary degrees from Georgetown. They were inducted into the Georgetown College Hall of Fame in 2010.
Hambrick Village is named in honor of Dr. Horace Thomas Hambrick
and Maribeth Porter Hambrick, both members of the Class of 1949.
The Hambrick and Porter families have touched the life of Georgetown
College in immeasurable ways. Horace and Maribeth have continued
to build upon that significant legacy. Horace was a member of the
Georgetown College faculty for 46 years, serving as history department
chair for 26 years. He was elected first chairman of the college faculty
and continued in that role for seven years. Maribeth served the college
as a trustee, and was president of both the Woman's Association and
Alumni Association. Both have received honorary degrees from
Georgetown. They were inducted into the Georgetown College Hall of
Fame in 2010.
Erected by Georgetown College.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.
Location. 38° 12.439′ N, 84° 33.073′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Kentucky, in Scott County. It is on Military Street (Kentucky Route 1962) south of East College Stret, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 Military St, Georgetown KY 40324, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Bluegrass Region and in Greater Lexington Area. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds 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 marker: H.C. Blackburn House (approx. 0.2 miles away);
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022
2. Hambrick Village Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
