Fire at the Old Monongalia Academy

Identifier:

029707

Collection Number:

A&M 1983

Title:

Fire at the Old Monongalia Academy

Date:

1896

Description:

'This honored old institution was founded in 1814, and was the direct predecessor of West Virginia University. The first sessions of the University were held in this building, which stood where the Morgantown Public School now stands. It was later used as the Morgantown public School, until it was destroyed by fire in 1896.'

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView