For Mountain Youth

Photographed By Christopher Light, July 27, 2008

1. For Mountain Youth Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Berea College, founded 1855 by John G. Fee with the support of Cassius M. Clay in a one-room school built by the community. Its constitution, 1858, made it Christian, non-sectarian, anti-slavery. Compelled to close 1859 by pro-slavery factions, reopened 1865. Dedicated to the service of mountain areas. Berea is an historic monument to equality.

Erected 1964 by Department of Highways. (Marker Number 773.)

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 1855.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 34.317′ N, 84° 17.382′ W. Marker was in Berea, Kentucky, in Madison County. Marker was at the intersection of Chestnut Street (U.S. 25) and Prospect Street (Kentucky Route 21) on Chestnut Street. It was located on the north side of the 3-way intersection. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 101 Chestnut St, Berea KY 40403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Church of Christ, Union (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Battle of Richmond Knocked at Berea's Door (approx. half a mile away); Kentucky's Earliest Artforms (approx. 2.1 miles away); Berea – A Birthplace of the Handicraft Revival (approx. 2.1 miles away); Site of Starns' Defeat (approx. 4.4 miles away); Encampment at Bobtown / Engagment at Bobtown / Advance to Kingston (approx. 4½ miles away); Civil War Action (approx. 4.7 miles away); Merritt Jones / Wayside Tavern / Jones Tavern / CSA Cemetery (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.

Former Location of For Mountain Youth Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Light, June 20, 2008

2. Former Location of For Mountain Youth Marker

The new Berea College marker (No. 773) has replaced this marker at this same location.

The Emery Building at Berea College on Prospect at Estill Streets image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Light, June 21, 2008

3. The Emery Building at Berea College on Prospect at Estill Streets

Boone Tavern image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Light, June 21, 2008

4. Boone Tavern

Berea College's historic hotel.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,368 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on August 3, 2008, by Cheyenne Olson of Berea, Kentucky. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 30, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.