Transylvania University, Lexington

Name: Transylvania University
Address: 300 N Broadway, Lexington, 40508-1797, United States
Telephone: +1 859-233-8300

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Transylvania University, colloquially known as "Transy," is a private university in Lexington, Kentucky. It was founded in 1780 and was the first university in Kentucky. It offers 46 major programs, as well as dual-degree engineering programs, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Its medical program graduated 8,000 physicians by 1859. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1780 (244 years ago)Coordinates: 38°3'6"N, 84°29'38"W

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300 N BroadwayNorth LimestoneLexington 40508-1797 United States

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+1 859-233-8300

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Transylvania University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rupp Arena, Lexington History Center, Kentucky Theater, Living Arts and Science Center.

0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rupp Arena, Lexington
13 min walk • Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center is an arena located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States.
~1830 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Lexington History Center, Lexington
9 min walk • The Lexington History Center once housed several independent history museums in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. It was located in the former Fayette County Courthouse until 2012 when the city closed the building for renovation.
0.5 miS
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Kentucky Theater, Lexington
14 min walk • The Kentucky Theatre is a historic cinema in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States, that first opened in October 1922. The building is currently owned by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and leased to a non-profit that shows films and hosts concerts and events.
~1830 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Living Arts and Science Center, Lexington
9 min walk • The Living Arts & Science Center, formerly the George B. Kinkead House, is an art and education center housed in an historic mansion in Lexington, Kentucky. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was donated to the center by the Kinkead family in 1981.
0.4 miSW
Park
Triangle Park, Lexington
11 min walk • Triangle Park is located at 400 W Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky. It was officially opened to the people of Lexington on July 2, 1982 by triangle foundation.
~880 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunt-Morgan House, Lexington
5 min walk • The Hunt–Morgan House, historically known as Hopemont, is a Federal style residence in Lexington, Kentucky built in 1814 by John Wesley Hunt, the first millionaire west of the Alleghenies. The house is included in the Gratz Park Historic District. The Alexander T.
~1920 ftSW
Monuments and statues
John Hunt Morgan Memorial, Lexington
10 min walk • The John Hunt Morgan Memorial in Lexington, Kentucky, is a monument created during the Jim Crow era, as a tribute to Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, who was from Lexington and is buried in Lexington Cemetery.
~1940 ftSW
Monuments and statues
John C. Breckinridge Memorial, Lexington
10 min walk • The John C. Breckinridge Memorial, originally on the courthouse lawn of Lexington, Kentucky, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1997, as part of the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS. It commemorates John C.
0.4 miSW
Italianate architecture
Higgins Block, Lexington
11 min walk • The Higgins Block, also known as the Fayette Cigar Store, in Lexington, Kentucky, is a 3-story brick building designed by John McMurtry and constructed in 1872.
~1670 ftW
Opera, Concerts and shows, Theater
Lexington Opera House, Lexington
9 min walk • The Lexington Opera House is a theatre located at 401 West Short Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1886, the Opera House replaced the former theatre, located on the corner of Main and Broadway, after fire destroyed it in January 1886.
~1930 ftS
Park
Courthouse Plaza, Lexington
10 min walk • The United States Post Office and Court House is a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky located in Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1934, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Transylvania University?

Nearby attractions include Hunt-Morgan House, Lexington (5 min walk), Abraham Barton House, Lexington (6 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Lexington (6 min walk), Institute 193, Lexington (7 min walk).

How to get to Transylvania University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Transylvania University:

Bus

1359 South Upper @ 200 Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr, 5 Nicholasville Road (14 min walk)
Lextran Transit Center (15 min walk)