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Farmers Institute Academy
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By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, August 22, 2010 | |
| | | 1. Farmers Institute Academy Marker | | (Click on any of these photos to see the details.) | | |
Inscription. 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 college 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 high school, and continued until 1888. Today it remains as the local Meeting House.
Erected 1978 by Farmers Institute Friends Meeting, Tippecanoe County Historical Association.
Location. 40° 19.282′ N, 86° 59.497′ W. Marker is near Westpoint, Indiana, in Tippecanoe County. Marker is on County Route W 660 S west of County Route S 375 W, on the right when traveling west. Click for map. Located to the West of the "Farmers Institute Cemetery" - it too is worth the time to review. Marker is in this post office area: Lafayette IN 47909, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Underground Railroad (approx. 0.9 miles away); Scott's Expedition (approx. 2.7 miles away); Romney Veterans Memorial (approx. 6 miles away); Site of the Birth Place of Rev. Anthony Foucher (approx. 6.1 miles away); Fort Quiatenon (approx. 6.1 miles away); Liberty Tree (approx. 6.1 miles away); The Wea Plains (approx. 6.1 miles away); Granville (approx. 6.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Westpoint. |
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By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, August 22, 2010 | |
| | | 2. Wide View - - Farmers Institute Academy Marker | | |
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By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, August 22, 2010 | |
| | | 3. Farmers Institute Academy -and- Marker | | |
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By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, August 22, 2010 | |
| | | 4. On National Register of Historic Places - Plaque | | |
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By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, August 22, 2010 | |
| | | 5. Other View - - Farmers Institute Academy | | |
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By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, August 22, 2010 | |
| | | 6. Foundation Stone (at the Marker Base) | | Notes the Building being " Erected 1851 ... Restored 1892 ". | | |
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By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, August 22, 2010 | |
| | | 7. Sign - - Farmers Institute Cemetery - 1831 | | You pass by (approximate 3/4 mile to the East - at intersection of the county roads) the "Farmers Institute Cemetery" to get to the "Farmers Institute Academy". | | |
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By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, August 22, 2010 | |
| | | 8. Wide View - - "Farmers Institute Cemetery" - Sign | | |
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By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, August 22, 2010 | |
| | | 9. Entrance - "Farmers Institute Cemetery" | | |
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By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, August 22, 2010 | |
| | | 10. "Farmers Institute Cemetery" - Notice of Rules and Regulations | | |
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By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, August 22, 2010 | |
| | | 11. Other View - - "Farmers Institute Cemetery" Sign | | |
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By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, August 22, 2010 | |
| | | 12. Another View - - "Farmers Institute Cemetery" Sign | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on August 26, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 585 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on August 26, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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