Fork Union Academy
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N 37° 45.813 W 078° 15.737
17S E 741157 N 4183110
Virginia Historical Highway Marker GA-33
Waymark Code: WM9GVM
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2010
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First classes of Fork Union Academy were held here October 15, 1898, in the residence of Susie Payne Cooper. Established as a coeducational English and classical school, it became Fork Union Military Academy for boys in 1903. Organized by ten guarantors who were members of Fork Church, the Academy was sustained mainly by private contributions from the Fork Union community until 1913 when it became affiliated with the Baptist denomination.
Marker Number: GA-33
Marker Title: Fork Union Academy
Marker Location: US 15 south of Palmyra
County or Independent City: Fluvanna County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission - 1983
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