Barbourville in Knox County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

The Minton Memorial

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 11, 2023

1. The Minton Memorial

Inscription. The Union College Bell was preceded by five others. The first being installed in the original administration building in 1880.

This memorial honors Nola E. Minton, 1884-1975, for her contributions to agriculture, livestock, lumbering, and saddle horse breeding. Miss Minton sponsored the first charity horse show in the United States, initiated the use of the white cane for the blind, and served as the first woman on the Kentucky State Fair Board. In 1968 Miss Minton was named to the Kentucky Horse Show Hall of Fame. In 1978 West Hall at the State Fairgrounds was renamed Nola E. Minton Hall.

Erected by Barbourville Kiwanis Club, Family and Friends.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Horticulture & Forestry • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 36° 52.222′ N, 83° 53.299′ W. Marker is in Barbourville, Kentucky, in Knox County. Marker is at the intersection of College Street and Corgi Lane, on the right when traveling north on College Street. Marker is on the campus of Union College, in front of “The Old Classroom Building” now named “Centennial Hall”. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 College St, Barbourville KY 40906, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker. Union College (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Andy Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel Boone (approx. ¼ mile away); Knox County Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Flem D. Sampson (1875-1967) (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Battle of Barbourville (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of Barbourville (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of Barbourville (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barbourville.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 11, 2023

2. The Minton Memorial

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 11, 2023

3. The Minton Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.