Roburn Hall - 2100 - Williamsburg, KY - Kentucky Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Roburn Hall
Built in 1888 as the first building of Williamsburg Institute. First known as the "Institute," then an "Old Recitation Building." The land purchased for $800; contractor was J. A. Cooley. The $12,500 building served 200 pupils. First classes, Jan. 1889. Renovated in 1928 for girls' dormitory and named Roburn Hall; extensive renovation, 1993. Presented by Cumberland College.

On the campus of now University of the Cumberlands, the building is still in active use. The $12,500 in 1888 is worth around $300,000 today.

Marker Name: Roburn Hall Marker Location: City Type of Marker: Building Marker Number (for official markers): 2100 Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Cumberland College Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways

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