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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Fredericksburg Academy <ref> Image from Picturesques Wayne, page 214 </ref> was opened about 1852 by Professor B. C. Smith. He started the school in Fredericksburg with 40 students.<ref> Picturesque Wayne, p. 109 </ref> In the 1860 US Census for [[Fredericksburg, Ohio|Fredericksburg]], Salt Creek Township, he is listed as the head of the household. He was 28 years old, born in Ohio, and listed as a school teacher. Residing with him were 9 students ranging from ages 17 to 23. | + | Fredericksburg Academy <ref> Image from ''[[Picturesques Wayne]]'', page 214 </ref> was opened about 1852 by Professor B. C. Smith. He started the school in Fredericksburg with 40 students.<ref> ''Picturesque Wayne'', p. 109 </ref> In the 1860 US Census for [[Fredericksburg, Ohio|Fredericksburg]], Salt Creek Township, he is listed as the head of the household. He was 28 years old, born in Ohio, and listed as a school teacher. Residing with him were 9 students ranging from ages 17 to 23. |
With the outbreak in the Civil War, the school had to close down for a period of time. Smith reopened the school in 1863. By 1864, the number of students had greatly increased. Because of health reasons, he resigned as the teacher in 1866. | With the outbreak in the Civil War, the school had to close down for a period of time. Smith reopened the school in 1863. By 1864, the number of students had greatly increased. Because of health reasons, he resigned as the teacher in 1866. | ||
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==Owners== | ==Owners== | ||
Revision as of 12:28, 23 January 2020
| Fredericksburg Academy | |
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| Location | |
| Salt Creek Township Fredericksburg, Ohio, Wayne County, Ohio, United States | |
| Information | |
| Opened | 1852 |
| Closed | 1866 |
| Headteacher | B. C. Smith |
| General information | |
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| Country | United States |
History
Fredericksburg Academy [1] was opened about 1852 by Professor B. C. Smith. He started the school in Fredericksburg with 40 students.[2] In the 1860 US Census for Fredericksburg, Salt Creek Township, he is listed as the head of the household. He was 28 years old, born in Ohio, and listed as a school teacher. Residing with him were 9 students ranging from ages 17 to 23.
With the outbreak in the Civil War, the school had to close down for a period of time. Smith reopened the school in 1863. By 1864, the number of students had greatly increased. Because of health reasons, he resigned as the teacher in 1866.
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Reference
- ↑ Image from Picturesques Wayne, page 214
- ↑ Picturesque Wayne, p. 109
What Links Here
- Schools in Salt Creek Township (← links)
- File:1896 8 19 Page 1 of Wayne County Democrat.jpeg (← links)
- File:1896 8 19 Page 5 of Wooster Republican.jpeg (← links)
