![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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/153e32620cffbd999fa3637cc30e197d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Where is Cove Spring Park?
Frankfort is home to Cove Spring Park. Visitors enjoy activities such as the hiking in this historical city. If you'd like to find things to do in the area, you may want to check out Buffalo Trace Distillery and Frankfort Cemetery.
Things to See and Do near Cove Spring Park
What to See near Cove Spring Park
- Kentucky State University
- Frankfort Cemetery
- Kentucky Governor's Mansion
- Kentucky State Capitol
- Liberty Hall
Things to Do near Cove Spring Park
- The Grand Theatre
- Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum
- Berry Hill Mansion
- Prodigy Vineyards & Winery
- Capital City Museum
How to Get to Cove Spring Park
Flights to Frankfort
- Blue Grass Airport (LEX), 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from central Frankfort