Brigham Young Academy
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N 40° 14.036 W 111° 39.825
12T E 443536 N 4453933
Quick Description: In October 1875, President Brigham Young executed a deed of trust to establish an academy.
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 5/29/2007 7:39:10 PM
Waymark Code: WM1M4K
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Long Description:
In October 1875, President Brigham Young executed a deed of trust
to establish an academy. First classes were held in January 1876,
Warren N. Dusenberry, Principal. Karl G. Maeser became Principal
April 1876 to 1892. First school held on this site in Provo's first
brick structure, destroyed by fire 1884. Classes continued in
temporary quarters, then in ZCMI warehouse until education building
was dedicated 1892. During those years, A.O. Smoot, President of
Trustees, arranged financing. Benjamin Cluff, Jr., Principal
1892-1903. Academy changed to Brigham Young University 1903.
Marker Name: Brigham Young Academy
Marker Type: City
County: Utah
City: Provo
Group Responsible for Placement: DUP
Date Dedicated: 1971
Marker Number: 376
Web link(s) for additional information:
http://history.utah.gov/apps/markers/detailed_results.php?markerid=1587
Addtional Information: Not listed
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