![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)
What's Frankfort Like For Business Hotels?
We know certain amenities are essential for business travel, whether you need meeting rooms, valet parking, or in-room coffee and tea for those early mornings. If you're going to Frankfort for work, you can browse Hotels.com and pick out the best room for your budget. When you’re not taking care of business, there is plenty to see and do in this city. Kentucky Governor's Mansion, Kentucky State Capitol, and Buffalo Trace Distillery are some great places to visit during your free time.