Historical Marker

Historic Educational Site

Historical marker location:
Princeton, Kentucky
( US 60 & KY 91 [W. Main St.], Princeton)

Six educational institutions have flourished here since 1860. Local citizens gave $20,000 and Dr. T.L. McNary six acres to establish Princeton College, 1860-80. Youth also served by Princeton Collegiate Inst., 1880-1911; Princeton High, 1911-23; Butler High 1924-54; Caldwell Co. H.S. until 1972; then Caldwell Middle School, 1972-92. Presented by Caldwell Co. Bicentennial Committee and The Ky. Bicentennial Commission.