JACOBS HALL MUSEUM

DANVILLE, KY

Jacobs Hall Museum is a historic site located in Danville, Kentucky. It was originally built in 1798 as a home for Dr. Ephraim McDowell, a renowned surgeon who performed the world's first successful ovarian tumor removal surgery in 1809. The house was later purchased by Boyle County Judge Samuel Jacobs in 1834 and remained in the Jacobs family for over 100 years.

Today, the Jacobs Hall Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of Danville and Boyle County. Visitors can explore the historic home and view exhibits featuring artifacts and memorabilia from the area's past. The museum's collection includes items such as antique furniture, clothing, photographs, and documents.

In addition to the historic house, the museum also features a restored log cabin and a one-room schoolhouse. The log cabin was originally built in 1790 and was moved to the museum grounds in 1970. The schoolhouse, known as the Bate School, was built in the late 1800s and was in use until 1920.

The Jacobs Hall Museum is open for tours and educational programs. It offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history of Danville and Boyle County, making it a popular destination for history enthusiasts and school groups.

JACOBS HALL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in DANVILLE KY. US MID #8402100295

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 8592397017
• website: www.ksd.kyschools.us

JACOBS HALL MUSEUM
303 S. SECOND ST.
DANVILLE
KY
40422

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