Irvington in Washington County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Illinois Agricultural College
Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 4, 2020
1. Illinois Agricultural College Marker
Inscription.
Illinois Agricultural College at Irvington was the first college in the state for instruction in scientific and practical agricultural methods. It was chartered by the Illinois General Assembly in 1861 and opened in 1866. The main buildings were southwest of here on 560 acres of farmland. Almost from its beginning, the school encountered financial difficulties. In 1878 title to the college and land was vested in the State of Illinois. The property was sold and the proceeds given to Southern Illinois Normal University. Irvington College and the Hudelson Baptist Orphanage, 1907-1936, later occupied the campus.
Illinois Agricultural College at Irvington was the first college in the state for instruction in scientific and practical agricultural methods. It was chartered by the Illinois General Assembly in 1861 and opened in 1866. The main buildings were southwest of here on 560 acres of farmland. Almost from its beginning, the school encountered financial difficulties. In 1878 title to the college and land was vested in the State of Illinois. The property was sold and the proceeds given to Southern Illinois Normal University. Irvington College and the Hudelson Baptist Orphanage, 1907-1936, later occupied the campus.
Erected 1975 by Washington County Historical Society and Illinois State Historical Society.
Location. 38° 26.444′ N, 89° 9.659′ W. Marker is in Irvington, Illinois, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Parkview Street and North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Parkview Street. Marker is located at Irvington City Park, also known as Fortmeyer Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Irvington IL 62848, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 5, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
