
Howard-Payne Hall - Central Methodist College - Fayette, Missouri
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BruceS
N 39° 08.878 W 092° 41.029
15S E 527322 N 4333244
Historical marker for early dormitory building on the campus of Central Methodist College in Fayette, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM8H05
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/01/2010
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Text of marker:
Howard-Payne Hall
-1852-
In 1852 Howard High School built this hall as student lodging. In 1854 it wwas enlarged to hold classses for Howard Female College. The name of Moses Payne, the school's chief benefactor, was added in 1892, yielding "Howard-Payne," a name shared by hall and school until 1923.