![Kentucky State University was chartered in May 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, only the second state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky.[1] During the euphoria of Frankfort's 1886 centennial celebration, the city donated $1,500 towards the purchase of land for a new college on a bluff overlooking Frankfort.
The new school formally opened on October 11, 1887, with three teachers, 55 students, and John H. Jackson as president.[1] Recitation Hall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/153e32620cffbd999fa3637cc30e197d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Hotels With Pools in Frankfort
If you're looking for a hotel with a swimming pool in Frankfort, you've come to the right place. We can help you find the right hotel for you so you can spend more time thinking about how you'll enjoy Frankfort and beyond. Are you interested in checking out the area's attractions before heading back to your hotel to swim or lounge? Trade your swimsuit for comfy clothes and explore Frankfort, from Kentucky Governor's Mansion to Kentucky State Capitol.
What Are the Best Things to See and Do in Frankfort?
Here are some things to do and see in Frankfort when you venture away from your pool hotel:
- Parks
- Old Governor’s Mansion
- Leslie Morris Park
- Floral Clock Monument
- Kentucky Governor's Mansion
- Capital City Museum
- Old State Capitol
- Kentucky State Capitol
- Buffalo Trace Distillery
- Castle & Key Distillery
Museums & Art Galleries
Sights & Landmarks