Bloomingdale in Parke County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dennis Hall
Western Manual Labor School
— Friends Bloomingdale Academy —
Photographed By Al Wolf, March 21, 2009
1. Dennis Hall Marker
An 1860 addition to Western Manual Labor School. The school was operated by Quakers from 1846 to 1916. The name was changed to Friends Bloomingdale Academy in 1862.Erected 1970 by Parke County Historical Society. (Marker Number 61.1970.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers, and the Quakerism series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 39° 49.843′ N, 87° 15.112′ W. Marker is in Bloomingdale, Indiana, in Parke County. Marker is on Bank Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 Bank Street, Bloomingdale IN 47832, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Winning School of Parke County Indiana (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Underground Railroad Station (approx. one mile away); Boyhood home of J. G. "Uncle Joe" Cannon. (approx. 1.3 miles away); Jungle Park
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Also see . . . 1903 - 4 Bloomingdale Friends Academy - Information. A brief review, the Course of Study, and a list of the Juniors and Seniors for the school year of 1903 - 4 is attached. (Submitted on March 22, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed By Al Wolf, March 21, 2009
2. Looking West - - Dennis Hall Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, March 21, 2009
3. Dennis Hall Marker & Building
Photographed By Al Wolf, March 21, 2009
4. Dennis Hall - Building
Photographed By Al Wolf, March 21, 2009
5. Looking S/E - - Dennis Hall Marker & Building
All of the buildings windows seem to be (wooden) shuttered. There is an electric meter in the meter base, but can not tell if electric is operational. For the age of the building, it looks in excellent condition and fairly well kept on its exterior.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,533 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 22, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
