![Kentucky State University was chartered in May 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, only the second state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky.[1] During the euphoria of Frankfort's 1886 centennial celebration, the city donated $1,500 towards the purchase of land for a new college on a bluff overlooking Frankfort.
The new school formally opened on October 11, 1887, with three teachers, 55 students, and John H. Jackson as president.[1] Recitation Hall (now Jackson Hall), the college's first permanent building, was erected in that year.
KSU became a land-grant college in 1890, and the departments of home economics, agriculture and mechanics were added to the school's curriculum.[1] The school produced its first graduating class of five students in the spring of that year. A high school was organized in 1893. This expansion continued into the 20th century in both name and program. In 1902, the name was changed to Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute for Colored Persons. The name was changed again in 1926 to Kentucky State Industrial College for Colored Persons.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7262/80b239a0-cf4a-4e00-8ea0-fb6e64265ab6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)
10/10 Loistava
Sean
17.3.2026
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, palvelut/mukavuudet ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
I stayed at parkside in from March 14th to March 17th to make a few stops on the Kentucky bourbon trail before my business trip to downtown Louisville. I felt like I got that “Kentucky hug” as lot of people describe when you sip on some good bourbon as the bourbon goes down. Everyone at the front desk was super friendly, I was welcomed with such wide open arms from really down to earth people. My room always was spotless night to night and smelled great, and I couldn’t beat the deal I got booking through Expedia. If I could give any constructive criticism. They have a bourbon trail rate if you book through best western, however the deal I got booking through Expedia was better (96 per night). The complimentary breakfast every morning was to die for, and also the last night of my stay, I went to the front desk asking kindly for a do not disturb request until I checked out because I wanted to sleep in before I checked out. They didn’t even bat an eye. They said “absolutely! No problem!” That was very appreciated! I have already had a conversation with my parents and next year in 2027, I will make sure we book parkside in on our family vacation to do the bourbon trail again next year!
Sean
Yöpyi 3 yötä maaliskuussa 2026