London, KY, United States
Laurel Seminary. In 1826, the legislature granted land to Laurel and some other counties for educational purposes. Land sold; Seminary opened, 1858. Used for hospital in Civil War. Gov. W. S. Taylor called special session of legislature here, 1900. Common school, 1870-84; private school, 1884-93; co
mmon school, 1893-1906; then public school. Original building replaced, 1954. Dedicated September 10, 1964.
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