Brigham Young Academy - Utah Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

In October 1875, President Brigham Young executed a deed of trust to establish an academy. First classes were held in January 1876, Warren N. Dusenberry, Principal. Karl G. Maeser became Principal April 1876 to 1892. First school held on this site in Provo's first brick structure, destroyed by fire 1884. Classes continued in temporary quarters, then in ZCMI warehouse until education building was dedicated 1892. During those years, A.O. Smoot, President of Trustees, arranged financing. Benjamin Cluff, Jr., Principal 1892-1903. Academy changed to Brigham Young University 1903.

Marker Name: Brigham Young Academy Marker Type: City County: Utah City: Provo Group Responsible for Placement: DUP Date Dedicated: 1971 Marker Number: 376 Web link(s) for additional information: http://history.utah.gov/apps/markers/detailed_results.php?markerid=1587 Addtional Information: Not listed

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