Eastern Kentucky University
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Eastern Kentucky State Normal School was created by act of the Ky. legislature on March 21, 1906. First classes were held at the new institution in 1907. The Richmond campus was first used in 1874 by Central University & from 1901 to
1906 by Walters Collegiate Inst. It became Eastern Ky. State Normal School & Teachers College in 1922.
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“Normal School” dropped from the name in 1930. In 1948, it became
Eastern Kentucky State College. University status was granted in 1966. The institution stands today as a comprehensive university. It treasures its heritage as a school of opportunity and prepares its students for leadership roles in many careers and professions.
Erected 2008.
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