Jacobs Hall, Kentucky School for the Deaf
United States historic place in Danville, Kentucky. Built 1823. Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD), located in Danville, Kentucky, United States, is a school that provides education to deaf and hard-of-hearing children from elementary through high school levels. Founded in 1823, it was the first school for the deaf west of the Allegheny Mountains. Jacobs Hall, its oldest surviving building, was designated a National Historic Landmark in recognition of this history.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | S. 3rd St., Danville, KY |
| County | Boyle County |
| Listed | Oct 15, 1966 |
| Listed for | Education |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 66000354 |
| Built | 1823 · more from the 1820s |
| Type of place | school for the deaf |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | S. 3rd St., Danville, KY |
| Website | ksd.k12.ky.us ↗ |
| Coordinates | 37.6416° N, 84.7717° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Danville | 70 listed places in Danville → |
| Nearest national park unit | Camp Nelson National Monument · 14 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Smith Ridge 38 miles · Pikes Ridge 38 miles · Fishing Creek Campground 40 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 5 records ↗
Map
Nearby in Boyle County
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Kentucky travel guides
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Questions people ask
When was Jacobs Hall, Kentucky School for the Deaf listed on the National Register?
Oct 15, 1966. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Jacobs Hall, Kentucky School for the Deaf built?
1823.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Jacobs Hall, Kentucky School for the Deaf?
Probably. Places of this type are usually open to the public, but the record lists no hours; the official website will have them.
Source: Official website
Where is Jacobs Hall, Kentucky School for the Deaf?
S. 3rd St., Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky. The nearest national park unit is Camp Nelson National Monument, 14 miles away.
Source: Camp Nelson National Monument
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Jacobs Hall, Kentucky School for the Deaf?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Jacobs Hall, Kentucky School for the Deaf?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Jacobs Hall, Kentucky School for the Deaf?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Smith Ridge, 38 miles away. Pikes Ridge is 38 miles away, and Fishing Creek Campground is 40 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Jacobs Hall, Kentucky School for the Deaf?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 66000354. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.