London in Laurel County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Sue Bennett College
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 6, 2015
1. Sue Bennett College Marker
(Side One)
Sue Bennett Memorial School, named for Madison Co. promoter, opened 1897 to educated mountain children. Funded by local people and the Methodists, school taught all grades. Commercial Dept. Opened 1901; county high school, 1910-33. Normal school operated, 1900-1920, and became junior college, 1922. Name changed, 1930; closed 1997.
(Side Two)
Educated more than 11,000 students, 1897-1997. School leaders: J.C. Lewis, 1897-1917; J.E. Savage, 1915-16; Ms. K.J. French, 1916-17; A.W. Mohn, 1917-22; K.C. East, 1922-42; H.V. McClure, 1939; Ms. J. Harrison, 1942-44; Ms. O. Sanders, 1944-58; L. Flynn, 1954; E.F. Hays, 1958-85; J.E. Patterson, 1985-88; Ms. J.K. Stivers, 1988-91; P.G. Bunnell, 1991-97; J. Cheek, 1997.
Erected 2001 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2060.)
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 1897.
Location. 37° 7.543′ N, 84° 5.315′ W. Marker is in London, Kentucky, in Laurel County. Marker is at the intersection of College
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Laurel County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Battle of London (approx. 0.3 miles away); Laurel County Veterans Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wilderness Road/Boone Trace (approx. 0.3 miles away); This Clock (approx. 0.3 miles away); Poynter Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Federal Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Laurel Seminary (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in London.
Also see . . . Sue Bennett College - Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on August 26, 2015.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 6, 2015
2. Sue Bennett College Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 6, 2015
3. Sue Bennett College Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 6, 2015
4. View to Northwest on College Street
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 6, 2015
5. View to Southeast on College Street
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6. View to Southwest from College Street
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 6, 2015
7. The Administration Building (left) and Belle Bennett Hall (right)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 545 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 26, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
