School for the Deaf
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Markerman62
N 37° 38.752 W 084° 46.462
16S E 696353 N 4168854
Located on US 127 at Danville Central Fire Station
Waymark Code: WMR7GD
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/22/2016
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On this corner, in 1823, Kentucky founded the first state-supported school in the United States for the instruction of deaf children. Classes met in an old inn that was known as the Yellow House. Reverend and Mrs. John R. Kerr served as first Superintendent and Matron from 1823 until 1833. School was moved to present campus on South Second Street in 1827.
Marker Name: School for the Deaf
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number (for official markers): 0197
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways
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