Effingham Academy Explained

Effingham Academy, also known as Effingham Union Academy, was founded on June 18, 1819 in Effingham, New Hampshire[1] and opened in a new school building in 1820. Rev. Thomas Jameson A.M. was preceptor.[2] A normal school for the training of teachers was established on the school building's second floor in 1830. James W. Bradbury, a Bowdoin graduate, headed it.[3] After 1845 the building became a district schoolhouse.[4] The school was in what is now the Lord's Hill Historic District. Alumni include Amos Tuck. The building is now an Effingham Historical Society property. The Academy is featured on a New Hampshire historical marker, number 83, in Effingham.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Book: A gazetteer of the state of New-Hampshire, by J. Farmer and J.B. Moore. 34. effingham union academy.. John. Farmer. Jacob Bailey. Moore. August 12, 1823. Internet Archive.
  2. Web site: New Hampshire Political Manual and Annual Register. August 12, 1824. McFarland and Jenks. Google Books.
  3. Book: New Hampshire Off the Beaten Path®: Discover Your Fun. Barbara. Rogers. Stillman. Rogers. March 1, 2019. Rowman & Littlefield. 9781493037568. Google Books.
  4. Web site: History of Carroll County, New Hampshire. Georgia Drew. Merrill. August 12, 1889. Higginson Book Company. Google Books.
  5. Web site: First Normal School In New Hampshire . stoppingpoints.com . February 5, 2024.

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