Newark Academy - Newark, De
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N 39° 40.994 W 075° 44.956
18S E 435747 N 4392868
Quick Description: Founded at New London...
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 9/14/2009 9:05:49 AM
Waymark Code: WM77G3
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Long Description:NEWARK ACADEMY
Founded at New London, Pennsylvania in 1741 by Rev. Dr. Francis
Alison. Removed in 1752 to Cecil County, Maryland and in 1767 to
Newark. Chartered by Thomas and Richard Penn 1769. Closed from 1777
to 1780 on account of Revolutionary War. Merged with New Ark
College (now University of Delaware) 1834. Separated from College
1869 and continued as independent Academy until 1898. Many famous
men were educated in this school.
NC-35
LOCATION: Southeast corner of Main and Academy Streets,
Newark