Masonic Female College GHM 128-14
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N 32° 03.169 W 084° 47.932
16S E 707811 N 3548409
Located at the intersection of Florence St and Chestnut St in Lumpkin.
Waymark Code: WMPX6R
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 11/02/2015
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This school, established in 1852 by members of Cross Lodge No. 12 Masons for the purpose of educating girls, was a leading educational center for 30 years. Located on land purchased from Willard and Hollis Boynton, when completed it had an endowment of $12,000. The first General Board of Directors was composed of 17 Masons from Stewart County and other sections of Georgia. Rev. Jesse H. Campbell, prominent minister and educator, was one of the founders and on the teaching staff. Destroyed by fire in 1880, it was rebuilt by popular subscription and used as a school for boys and girls.
Type of Marker: Building
Marker #: 128-14
Date: 1956
Sponsor: Georgia Historical Commission
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