Farmers Institute Academy
Farmers Institute Academy
Opened in 1851, this was the first school of
higher learning in rural Tippecanoe County
built by the Society of Friends (Quakers) of this
neighborhood. Enrollment included local, non-
local and youth of other states. Primary through
college preparatory courses were offered. The
library was large and of exceptional quality.
Some foremost educators of that day taught
here. Non-local youths lived in a large boarding
house for $1.00 per week. Successful operation
ceased in 1874, when the building became the
Meeting House. In 1882 a subscription academy
was opened on the second floor, became a town-
ship high school, and continued until 1888.
Today it remains as the local Meeting House.
ERECTED BY FARMERS INSTITUTE FRIENDS MEETING AND
THE TIPPECANOE COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 1978
Submitted by: Melissa McCurley