Nola E. Minton Memorial Bell - Union College, Barbourville, KY
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Bell located on the campus of Union College in Barbourville, KY., honoring Nola E. Minton.
Waymark Code: WM661A
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2009
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Plaque reads:
"The Minton Memorial: The Union College Bell was preceded by five others, the first being installed in the original administration building in 1880. This memorial honors Nola E. Minton, 1884 – 1975, for her contributions to agriculture, livestock, lumbering, and saddle horse breeding, Miss Minton sponsored the first charity horse show in the United States, initiated the use of the white cane for the blind, and served as the first woman on the Kentucky state fair board. In 1968 Miss Minton was named to the Kentucky horse show hall of fame. In 1978 west hall at the state fairgrounds was renamed Nola E. Minton Hall. This memorial is given by the Barbourville Kiwanis Club, family, and Friends."
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