Union College
Inscription
Union College was incorporated in October 1879. The first degrees were conferred here June 8, 1893. Centennial Hall, formerly known as Classroom Building, was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Also named to the Register were Speed Hall in 1982 and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Gymnasium in 1984.
Dedicated December 13, 2000.
Location
AddressBarbourville, 310 College St.
CityBarbourville
CountyKnox
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.870150, -83.888650
Sources
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Flem D. Sampson (1875-1967)
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This Ky. Governor, born in Laurel County, attended Union College.
James D. Black (1849-1938)
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Kentucky's 39th governor, native of Knox Co., served for seven months in 1919.
County Named, 1799
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For Henry Knox, U.S. Sec.
Civil War Actions
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Civil War Actions - First skirmish in eastern Ky.