Lawrenceburg in Anderson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Kavanaugh School
“The Sun Never Sets on Kavanaugh.”
Photographed By Trinket Troy, April 28, 2006
1. Kavanaugh School Marker
Kavanaugh Academy 1904-09; Anderson Co. High School 1909-20; Kavanaugh High School 1920-49. Rhoda C. Kavanaugh, A.B., founder and principal 41 years. Under her direction it ranked among the nation's foremost preparatory schools for Annapolis and West Point.
Mrs. "K". Rhoda C. Kavanaugh dedicated her life to teaching boys and girls, and built the school into an institution recognized nationwide for the quality of its instruction. This plaque is erected in memory of her power to instill in the minds of her students a hunger for and a pride in achievement.
Erected 1969 by The Kavanaugh Association, Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1273.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Military. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list.
Location. 38° 2.32′ N, 84° 53.52′
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Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Distinguished Officers - Alumni of Kavanaugh (here, next to this marker); Anna Mac Clarke (1919-44) (approx. 0.3 miles away); William H. Townsend (approx. 1˝ miles away); Renowned Congressman (approx. 1.8 miles away); Upper Benson Church (approx. 4˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrenceburg.
Regarding Kavanaugh School. The large white victorian is now the Kavanaugh House Bed and Breakfast.
Photographed By Trinket Troy, April 28, 2006
2. Back of Kavanaugh School Marker
Photographed By Trinket Troy, April 28, 2006
3. Kavanaugh School
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2006, by Trinket Troy of Burke, Virginia. This page has been viewed 5,596 times since then and 242 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 29, 2006, by Trinket Troy of Burke, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
