Name/Title
Charles Town AcademyEntry/Object ID
IMG1866Description
Charles Town Academy, a private school for white male students, built in 1797 and razed in 1912.
Page 85, ARC1
Accompanying information: "The Old Charles Town Academy was founded in 1795. Its constitution declares its objective was to 'encourage learning and diffuse knowledge'.
The Latin and Greek Languages were to be taught, and in case of sufficient encouragement, the French; likewise the English in all its branches; Geography, Astronomy, Criticism, Natural and Moral Philosophy and all the different Branches of Mathematics.
The money for this institution was to be raised by subscription donation. Twelve trustees were to be chosen who were to hold their office during good behavior." [The Spirit of Jefferson. Feb. 21 1857]
[The subscribers and the Original Board of Trustees are listed in the 'people' section of this record.]
"At the 2nd meeting of the board of Trustees. Aug. 10. 1795. Proposals were presented by John Young and Charles For___ to build a brick or stone building for the Academy 4 ___ feet for 550 lbs. or $1833.33 1/3." [Free Press. Jan. 1857]Acquisition
Accession
374Source or Donor
Orndorff, RobertMade/Created
Place
* Untyped Place
Charles Town, West VirginiaNotes
Date: 1940 prior to