Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Flag |
Catalog Number |
2006.23.2 |
Date |
ca. 1960 |
Material(s) |
Nylon; |
Dimensions |
H-39 W-50 inches |
Description |
This is a "Lamp of Knowledge" flag from the Millersburg Military Institute in Bourbon County. It is a large rectangular olive colored flag. It is two sided with the same design on both sides. It has a 2" royal blue fringe on three edges and a white and blue appliqued triangle emblem in the center of the flag.The triangle has a blue outer border, a cream colored center border and a blue field. The lamp of knowledge is done in cream and is bisected by a cream colored sword with a blue handle. There is a long royal blue scrolling banner appliqued below the emblem. The name of the school "MILLERSBURG MILITARY INSTITUTE" is embroidered in white lettering on the scroll. |
Notes |
The Millersburg Military Institute (MMI) in Bourbon County, Kentucky closed its dormitory doors for the last time in the Spring of 2006. The school, founded in 1893 by Col. C.M. Best, was the only military academy still in operation in the state. This closure marked the end of Kentucky’s rich history of military academies. At the time of its closing the school was a coeducational boarding school. It was founded as the Millersburg Training School and changed its name to MMI in 1898. The school was all male. Although primarily intended for KY youth it drew students from other states. The school was relocated in 1921 from the old campus of KY Wesleyan College to an 18-acre property known as the Sanfor Allen homestead. |
Collection |
KHS Museum Collection |
Subjects |
Flags Schools Schools, Boarding Schools, Private Military schools Education Educational organizations |
Search Terms |
Millersburg Military Institute (MMI) Millersburg (Ky.) Bourbon County (Ky.) |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |