Salem Academy
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 37° 48.967 W 085° 27.865
16S E 635160 N 4186523
Bardstown's first school.
Waymark Code: WMKFJ
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 08/08/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member snfromky
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Bardstown's first school, 1788, formed by Va. act. James Priestly, noted educator, in charge. One class of Kentuckians later noted in life consisted of John Rowan, Judge and US Senator; Joe Daveiss, lawyer and hero in Battle of Tippecanoe; John Allen, officer in War of 1812; John Pope, US Senator; Felix Grundy, Appeals Court Chief Justice; Rev. Archibald Cameron, noted preacher.
Marker Name: Salem Academy

Marker Location: City

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