Beecher Hall, Illinois College - Jacksonville, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 39° 43.869 W 090° 14.904
15S E 735811 N 4401539
William Jennings Bryan attended classes here.
Waymark Code: WM4MGK
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/07/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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County of Building: Morgan County.
Location of Building: W. College Ave., Beecher Hall, Illinois College campus, Jacksonville.

There are 3 Plaques attached to the building.
The Text of those Plaques:

In this building Illinois College established the first medical school in Illinois in 1841; opened to students November 1843; closed 1848.


Illinois College
BEECHER HALL
Built 1829.
First College Building in Illinois.
Named for Edward Beecher
First President, 1839-1844.

Illinois College
Beecher Hall 1829.
NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD SITE
The National Park Service has evaluated this site as making a significant contribution to the understanding of the Underground Railroad in American history and it meets the requirements for inclusion in the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.



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Year photo was taken: then: 4 April, 1934 ~ Now: 11 Sept. 2006.
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