Near Westpoint in Tippecanoe County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Farmers Institute Academy
Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, August 22, 2010
1. Farmers Institute Academy Marker
(Click on any of these photos to see the details.)
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.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 40° 19.282′ N, 86° 59.497′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Buddell Sleeper House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Scott's Expedition (approx. 2.7 miles away); Post Ouiatenon Site (approx. 6 miles away); Romney Veterans Memorial (approx. 6 miles away); Site of the Birth Place of Rev. Anthony Foucher (approx. 6.1 miles away); Fort Ouiatenon (approx. 6.1 miles away); Liberty Tree (approx. 6.1 miles away); The Wea Plains (approx. 6.1 miles away).
Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, August 22, 2010
2. Wide View - - Farmers Institute Academy Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, August 22, 2010
3. Farmers Institute Academy -and- Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, August 22, 2010
4. On National Register of Historic Places - Plaque
Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, August 22, 2010
5. Other View - - Farmers Institute Academy
Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, August 22, 2010
6. Foundation Stone (at the Marker Base)
Notes the Building being " Erected 1851 ... Restored 1892 ".
Photographed 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".
Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, August 22, 2010
8. Wide View - - "Farmers Institute Cemetery" - Sign
Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, August 22, 2010
9. Entrance - "Farmers Institute Cemetery"
Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, August 22, 2010
10. "Farmers Institute Cemetery" - Notice of Rules and Regulations
Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, August 22, 2010
11. Other View - - "Farmers Institute Cemetery" Sign
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 15, 2021
12. Farmers Institute Academy Marker
Current Meeting sign which stands next to the historical marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,433 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on August 26, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 12. submitted on June 21, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
