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Farmer’s Institute Academy 1978 |
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Opened in 1851, this was the first school of higher learning in rural Tippecanoe County, built by Society of Friends (Quakers) of this neighborhood. Enrollment included local, non-local and youth of other states. Primary through collegiate preparatory courses were offered. The library was large and of exceptional quality. Some foremost educators of that day taught here. Non-local youths lived in a large boarding house for $1.00 per week. Successful operation ceased in 1874, when the building became the Meeting House. In 1882 a subscription academy was opened on the second floor, became a township school, and continued until 1888. Today it remains as the local Meeting House. --- Location: Union Township on county road 660 S, Tippecanoe County
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