Bardstown, KY, United States
Bethlehem Academy. Began 1819, when Bishop Flaget asked the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth to open elementary school in Bardstown area. Sisters Harriet Gardiner, Polly Beaven, and Nancy Lynch started school which Father David named Bethlehem. Served as elementary and high school for girls; moved to
present site from 5th St., 1959. Became coed, 1970. Presented by Bethlehem High School.
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