Perry-Raney Institute (Barrow County)
N 34° 00.618 W 083° 49.466
17S E 239161 N 3766895
Located in front of the Auburn Elementary School
Waymark Code: WMPZC
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2006
Views: 28
Perry-Rainey Institute founded in 1892 by Mulberry Baptist Assn. at Appalachee Baptist Church, Auburn.
Predecessors of Perry-Rainey Institute-Harmony Grove Academy. Mulberry High School and Perry-Rainey College.
Named for Reverend Hiram Rainey and Mrs W.T. Perry, donors. Institute opened 1893, chartered in 1894, first graduation 1896.
Sold in 1915 to the Christian Church and became SOUTHEASTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE until 1924. Sold to Barrow County in 1928 and Administrative Building became Auburn-Consolidated School. Building was torn down in 1958. Olny girls dormitory remains owned by R&R Manufacturing Co.
Type of Marker: Building
Marker #: Not listed
Date: Not listed
Sponsor: Not listed
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