Lumpkin in Stewart County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Masonic Female College
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Photographed By David Seibert, August 13, 2011
1. Masonic Female College Marker
Inscription.
Masonic Female College. >>> -- 1 Bl. -->. This school, established in 1852 by members of Cross Lodge No. 12 Masons for the purpose of educating girls, was a leading educational center for 30 years. Located on land purchased from Willard and Hollis Boynton, when completed it had an endowment of $12,000. The first General Board of Directors was composed of 17 Masons from Stewart County and other sections of Georgia. Rev. Jesse H. Campbell, prominent minister and educator, was one of the founders and on the teaching staff. Destroyed by fire in 1880, it was rebuilt by popular subscription and used as a school for boys and girls.
This school, established in 1852 by members of Cross Lodge No. 12 Masons for the purpose of educating girls, was a leading educational center for 30 years. Located on land purchased from Willard and Hollis Boynton, when completed it had an endowment of $12,000. The first General Board of Directors was composed of 17 Masons from Stewart County and other sections of Georgia. Rev. Jesse H. Campbell, prominent minister and educator, was one of the founders and on the teaching staff. Destroyed by fire in 1880, it was rebuilt by popular subscription and used as a school for boys and girls.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 128-14.)
Location. 32° 3.168′ N, 84° 47.933′ W. Marker is in Lumpkin, Georgia, in Stewart County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street (Georgia Route 39 Connector Road) and Broad Street (Old U.S. 27), on the right when traveling east on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lumpkin GA 31815, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker
The marker stands next to one for Providence Canyons, Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon."
Photographed By David Seibert, August 13, 2011
3. Masonic Female College Marker
Looking west on Broad Street (Ga 39 Conn.) toward the site of the Masonic Female College.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 578 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.