Washington County - Cane Hill College - Canehill AR
N 35° 54.659 W 094° 23.854
15S E 373895 N 3974977
This marker, along with an interpretive sign, resides directly in front of the NRHP-listed Canehill College building.
Waymark Code: WMMP45
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 10/17/2014
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Cane Hill College, the first collegiate
institution of learning established in
Arkansas was founded here by Cumberland
Presbyterians on October 28, 1834. The
following persons were named by the
founders as the board of trustees: Col.
John McClellan, Dr. Robert Bedford, Rev.
John Carnahan, Rev. Jacob Sexton and
Col. Lewis Evans. Dr. Stephen B. Johns
was secretary of the board.
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History of Marker: Not listed
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