Hopewell Academy (Hopewell, New Jersey)

Hopewell Baptist Academy was in Hopewell, New Jersey was America's first Baptist secondary school. One of the students, James Manning, established Brown University in 1765.[1]

History

It was founded in 1756 by Isaac Eaton and was housed at the Old School Baptist Church parsonage in Hopewell, New Jersey.[1][2] It closed in 1767.[3]

Alumni

References

  1. 1 2 "It's in New Jersey, but It Screams Vermont". New York Times. November 18, 2007. Retrieved 2014-12-30.
  2. ↑ "Hopewell Academy". Retrieved 2014-12-30.
  3. ↑ Music in New Jersey, 1655-1860. Retrieved 2014-12-30.


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