Washington College Flourished From 1842 Until 1864
A historical survey notes Washington College founded after an 1842 act, its abandonment in 1864 after a storm damaged the building, and its link as a forerunner to Monmouth College. It details founders, early schools, the Lyceum, and evolving education reforms in Washington County Iowa.
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Washington College
Washington
God-learing
Liberty Loving
George Vincent
Wiliam G. Lee
John Cleaves
George B. Stover
Alexander Lee
Henry F. McCully
Albert Sturgess
Willam J. Case
Court House
Monmouth College
Marion Avenue
Iowa
Washington Lyceum
Lyceum
Washington Academy
Dinsmore
Florella King
State Teachers Association
Samuel 3 B. McLane
Harsh Times in 1837 Burlington Letter
A young Burlington lawyer writes of severe hardship in 1837 with no money in the country. He recalls a shopkeeper forced to sell on credit, owing $2,500 in small notes, unable to buy corn meal for his family. The legislature passes a twelve month Stay law, halting collection efforts.
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Burlington
Father’s wagon trip to Iowa told in a Brighton memory
Mary J Bowers recalls her father’s 19th century journey to Iowa in a covered wagon. He camped near Washington, a horse died, and a neighbor lent a horse for a needed return. She notes his habit of lending money to strangers and the luck of repayment.
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Mary J. Bowers
Brighton
Iowa
Washington
Don Powers
Skunk River
Washington County in Wars and Military Affairs
A compact history of Washington County's military role from 1842 through the 1930s. It covers early Fox Indian conflicts, the 1846 Mexican War era, the Skunk River civil unrest, Civil War company formations, Iowa National Guard origins, Spanish American War, World War I mobilization and casualties, and the 1938 Cow War. Notable units include Light Guards, Kirkwood Guards, Washington Rifles, and Troop F 113th Cavalry, with figures on enlistments, drafts, and national guard evolutions.
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Washington County
Washington
United States
Mexico
Tally
South English
Kirkwood
Iowa
Lincoln
Light Guards
Cowles
Iowa Infantry
Keokuk
Kirkwood Guards
B. Crabb
Washington Rifles
Washington Couny
Natghal Guard
National Guard
Iowa National Guard
Fiftieth
D. W. Harvey
Hollingsworth
Brookhart
Jacksonville
Florida
Miell
Muscatine
Washington Company of National Guards
Sam
1St Cavalry I
N. G
Towa
Burrell
National Guard Records
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C. A. Boice, M. D
State Convention
Old South School
Washington High School
State Teacher’s Association
General Assembly
Farmers’ Institute
Edwin R. Holdridge
Samuel
McKee
Abernathy
D. W. Lewis
Washington Schools
H. A. Ralston
Rollo Crawford
Washington Junior College
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