McKendree College
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N 38° 36.239 W 089° 48.444
16S E 255531 N 4276570
Located on the northeast corner of US-50 and Illinois 4 in Lebanon.
Waymark Code: WM31GE
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 01/25/2008
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Founded in 1828, this is one of the first colleges established in Illinois and is the oldest in the United States with continuous relationship to the Methodist Church. The school was first named Lebanon Seminary. At the urging of Rev. Peter Cartwright, the famous circuit-rider, the name was changed in 1830 to honor Bishop William McKendree. His donation of 480 acres helped create this school. Edward Ames was the first principal of the seminary. Peter Akers succeeded him as the first President. 'Old Main' (1850) and the Chapel (1856) on campus are well-known landmarks in Illinois.
County: St. Clair
Website: [Web Link]
Dedication Date: Not listed
Location: Not listed
Historical Society: Not listed
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