Stilesboro Academy - Bartow Co., GA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Lat34North
N 34° 06.198 W 084° 55.034
16S E 692121 N 3775568
A public subscription raised $5,000 to erect the school. In 1864, federal troops occupied the school. At Stilesboro Academy off of Taff Road on Angus Trail (GA 113), Cartersville, GA.
Waymark Code: WMMXHH
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 11/20/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member jhuoni
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Stilesboro Academy


Prior to the Civil War, the state did not provide public education. Consequently the settlers in the Stilesboro community decided to erect an Academy for the education of their children. A public subscription raised $5,000 to erect the school. In 1864, federal troops occupied the school and the motto above the stage in Latin “to God and country” which is the logo at West Point probably saved the Academy from the torch. In 1939, the school was closed and the Ladies Improvement Club saved the building and continued the annual Chrysanthemum Show which is now in its 100th year.

Etowah Valley Historical Society
Type of Marker: Building

Marker #: None

Date: Unknown

Sponsor: Etowah Valley Historical Society
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