Illinois Agricultural College
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N 38° 26.451 W 089° 09.652
16S E 311412 N 4256941
Located within Fortmeyer Memorial Park on the north end of Irvington.
Waymark Code: WM31GB
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 01/25/2008
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Illinois agricultural College at Irvington was the first college in the State for instruction in scientific and practical agricultural methods. It was chartered by the Illinois General Assembly in 1861 and opened in 1866. The main buildings were southwest of here on 560 acres of farm land. Almost from its beginning, the school encountered financial difficulties. In 1887 title to the college and land was vested the State of Illinois. The property was sold and the proceeds given to Southern Illinois Normal University, Irvington College and the Hudelson Baptist Orphanage, 1907-1936, later occupied the campus.
County: Washington
Website: [Web Link]
Historical Society: Not listed
Dedication Date: Not listed
Location: Not listed
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