Beecher Hall, Illinois College - Jacksonville, IL
Posted by: 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
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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.
Additional Reading about this place:
Haunted Illinois College
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