Saint Camillus Academy, school in Corbin, Kentucky, United States
Saint Camillus Academy is a school building in Corbin, Kentucky, constructed in the Prairie School style, an early 20th-century American architectural approach featuring clean lines and horizontal details. The structure features wide eaves and sits on elevated grounds overlooking the city.
The school was founded in 1908 by the Congregation of Divine Providence and initially operated from a rented house before moving to a new permanent building in 1915 on a 35-acre property. Over the 20th century, it underwent several expansions, including construction of a modern school building in 1973 and the launch of a Montessori program in 1992, before the high school program closed in 1996.
The school takes its name from Saint Camillus of Lellis, an Italian saint known for compassion and service to others. This religious connection shapes how the community views the institution and the values emphasized within its programs.
The grounds are visible from the street and located in a quiet, central area of Corbin with good accessibility for visitors. The site can be explored on foot and offers insight into local architecture and the town's history.
The original architect David Davis designed the building with thoughtful details that set it apart from typical school structures. The building was to be dedicated by Bishop Maes in 1915, but he died before the ceremony could take place, after which Father Reger performed the blessing instead.
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