![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)
Traveling With Your Pet to Frankfort
If you want to find a hotel in Frankfort that will welcome you and your pets, you've come to the right place. We can help you find a cozy space for you and Fluffy to call home while you enjoy all the city has to offer. Bring your pets along on some of your Frankfort outings, or head out to explore the area while they sleep. Local attractions like Kentucky Governor's Mansion and Kentucky State Capitol are worth a visit while you're in town. Whatever you and your pets are looking for, our selection of pet-friendly hotels in Frankfort can help make your trip memorable.
What Are the Best Things to See and Do in Frankfort?
Check out these things to see and do in Frankfort:
- Parks
- Cove Spring Park
- Old Governor’s Mansion
- Leslie Morris Park
- Kentucky Governor's Mansion
- Kentucky State Capitol
- Buffalo Trace Distillery
Sights & Landmarks