Scotland School for Veterans' Children
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 57.950 W 077° 35.650
18S E 278438 N 4427187
Established in 1895 as the Pa. Soldiers' Orphans Industrial School, the state-run institution provided primary and secondary education to veterans' children in a residential setting.
Waymark Code: WM129Y9
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2020
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Scotland School for Veterans' Children- Established in 1895 as the Pa. Soldiers' Orphans Industrial School, the state-run institution provided primary and secondary education to veterans' children in a residential setting. About 10,000 boys and girls were instilled with a sense of patriotism that led many to pursue careers in the military. Students excelled in academics and sports until the school's 2009 closing. The Cadets and Red Devils teams won numerous championships.
Marker Name: Scotland School for Veterans' Children
County: Franklin
Date Dedicated: 07/13/2013
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 3583 Scotland Rd., Scotland
Category: Education, Military, Sports & Recreation
Website: Not listed
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