Lebanon in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Lebanon Academy

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 27, 2024

1. Lebanon Academy Marker, Side One

Inscription. The Lebanon Academy school was opened in 1844. Built in the Greek Revival style, it has a pediment roof, and three column-like brick piers. In 1854, an attempt to make it a school of science failed. The first session of the Southwestern Normal School began here in 1855. A college for training teachers, it was founded by Alfred Holbrook.

The college was soon known as the National Normal University. The academy was part of it until 1895. In 1900, it was sold at public auction fpr $2,125. In 1913, it was rented to the Lebanon Village Schools. They bought it in 1920, and held elementary classes here for nearly 50 years. The academy was purchased by the city in 1973.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 39° 26.313′ N, 84° 12.294′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Ohio, in Warren County. Marker is at the intersection of New Street and North Cherry Street, on the right when traveling west on New Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 190 New St, Lebanon OH 45036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lebanon Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ichabod Corwin

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Warren County Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); All Gave Some, Some Gave All (approx. 0.2 miles away); United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Blair House (approx. 0.2 miles away); POW-MIA (approx. ¼ mile away); United States of America (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.

Also see . . .
1. Lebanon Academy. The Lebanon Academy was incorporated 19 Feb 1844 by 117 stockholders led by William Charters, Amos Barr, William Russell, Joseph Anderson and Robert Boake. (Warren County, Ohio GenWeb Project) (Submitted on June 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Lebanon Academy (PDF). Ohio Historic Inventory form for the building, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. (via National Archives) (Submitted on June 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Lebanon Academy Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 27, 2024

2. Lebanon Academy Marker, Side Two

Lebanon Academy Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 27, 2024

3. Lebanon Academy Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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