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Gordon Institute Aimed as Top South Boys and Girls School
The Gordon Institute founded 1852 and renamed in 1872 as Barnesville Male and Female High School presents a disciplined program with twelve teachers, cadet corps, and military instruction for boys while offering literature, music, and art. Tuition remains moderate with cadet uniform and U.S. Army officers guiding the curriculum. Notable supporters include Wm. E. Boggs and Warren A. Candler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Institute
Barnesville Male and Female High School
United States Army
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
U. S. Academy
West Point
Wm. E. Boggs
Athens
Warren A Candler
Emory College
Oxford
W. J. Northen
T. J. Simmons
T. B. Cabiness
Carolina