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| Location: - Present 6-Points Road, north of 236th St about 1/2 mile on west side of road S3, - Coordinates (Approximate) 40.136271, -86.175809 S3, |
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| 1880 Map showing location of Spicewood School
(Yellow on map) east of church - S1 Reprint 1976 between Pages 102 & 103 |
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| "In 1874, the members of Spicewood Meeting, feeling an interest in the cause of public education, erected a high school, at an expense of $1,400, to which they gave the name of 'Spicewood School.' S. W. Cook, Jesse Mills and Paris Cox were the Trustees. It was conducted as a private institution until 1878, when it was purchased by the Township Trustee, J. B Bradfield. The school is now sustained by the public money of the township, with the addition of a guarantee fund, made up by those interested in educational matters. Prof. John Pennington is the Principal for the ensuing term." S1 page 104, Col. 2 - Doc4604.pdf | |
| The Church, School and Dormitories were torn down about 1915-1917 - S4, | |
| 1874: March 1874: Announcement: Spicewood Graded School, located two miles and a half south of Boxley, Hamilton County, Indiana. The spring term of this school will begin on March 23rd and continue twelve weeks under the charge of William Pidgeon and Charles F. Coffin Assistant. https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/353742600/ "70 Years Ago" - The Noblesville Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), 15 March 1944, Page 4, Col. 1 History of Adams Township (Col. 1) From: Peoples Guide, 1874 Spicewood graded School, 2 1/2 miles south of Boxley, value $2000. https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/353764954/ Noblesville Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana) 2 March 1945, Pge 4, Col. 1, 2 |
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| March 1875: "60 Years Ago" The Spicewood graded school, Adams Township, will open on April 12th, with Joseph P. Edwards as principal and Julia E. Hunnicutt as primary teacher. https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/353765749/ Noblesville Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), 22 March 1945, Page 4, Col. 2 |
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| 1 Oct 1875: The Spicewood graded school will open on Oct. 4th. The subjects taught will be Rhetoric, Latin, Algebra, Zoology, Physical Geography, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Vocal Music and Geometry. Board $2.50 per week. https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/353663628/ "Fifty Years Ago" Noblesville Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), 30 Sept 1925, Page 1, Col. 5 |
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| Oct 1875: SPICEWOOD GRADED SCHOOL. This institution will open its third year on the 4th of October, under the charge of Josiah P. Edwards, assisted by Charles W. Coffin. From its start the school has steadily grown in numbers and efficiency, and for thoroughness, rapid advancement and cheapness it will compete with any school in the county. To our advantage we respectfully invite the attention of young persons wishing to study ay of the legal branches, or Rhetoric, Latin, Algebra, Zoology, Physical Geography, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Geometry or Vocal Music. The school is pleasantly located two and one half miles south of Boxley, Indiana. Mail received daily. Boarding $2.50 per week. For further particulars apply to J. P. Edwards or Joseph Furnas, Boxley, Indiana. https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/353877480/ Noblesville Ledger (Noblesville, INdiana), 1 Oct 1875, Page 3, Col. 4 |
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| Sept. 1880: 1. Teachers wishing to review the common school branches will find excellent opportunities at the Spicewood School. 2. The School at Spicewood opens Monday, September 20, 1880 3. The school house at Spicewood has been undergoing repairs, and now presents a neat and attractive appearance. 4. Spicewood Graded School will open Monday, sept. 20, 1880 The advantages claimed for this school are: - Pleasant and healthful Location - Thorough and practical instruction - Cheap boarding and tuition Instructors: - John Pennington, Principal - Mrs. Sadie D. Scott, Assistant - E. E. White, Elocution and Music For Particulars or circular, address John Cook, Boxley, Indiana https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/353883706/ "Fun and Business Mixed" - The Noblesville Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana) 3 Sept 1880, Page 4, Col. 5 |
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| Dec 1881: "60 Years Ago" Spicewood: The school here, under the management of John Pennington, is making rapid progress. The next term in January will begin with the rooms full. This place, besides the school house and church, has a blacksmith shop and a few private dwellings This would be a good place for the grocery business... https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/353666446/ "60 Years Ago", Noblesville Ledger, 6 Dec 1941, page 4, Col. 2 "Christmastime in Hamilton County 100 years ago" John Pennington was principal of Spicewood Graded School at Bakers Corner and he announced that the winter term woul dbeign Jan. 2. The school's specialaty was classes in algebra, Latin, bookkeeping, Chemistery. There were low rates for board and tuition. https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/353868142/ Noblesville Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), 21 Dec 1981, page 2, Col. 4 |
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| 1882: Spicewood is alive to her own interests. John Pennington has returned and is making extensive preparations for the opening of the Spicewood Graded School and will be assisted by Mary V. Jessup, a lady of superior scholarship and excellent qualifications as a teacher. She has just returned from Chautauqua where she gave special attention to music and elocution. Board and tuition are low. A desirable place for the guarded education of the children. https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/353744792/ "60 Years Ago" Noblesville Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana, 2 Sept 1942, Page 4, Col. 2 "50 years ago" - Spicewood graded school, at Bakers Corner, advertised thorough and practical instruction, with pleasant location, cheap rates of board and tuition. John Pennington was principal. https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/353567520/ Noblesville Leger (Noblesville, Indiana) , 19 Oct 1932, Page 4, Col 3 |
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| 1885: Report of Spicewood School, Adams township, lists the following above 95 per sent: Class standing and Monthly examination -- Elmer Mendenhall, Jacob Teter, George Tweedy, Minnie Bradfield; Spelling - Ora Cox, Elmer Mendenhall, Lucy Teter, Jacob Teter, Samuel Gray. https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/353578346/ "Fifty Years Ago", The Noblesville Ledger,(Noblesville, Indiana) 27 March 1935, Page 4, Col. 2 |
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| Spicewood School: (23 Nov 1900)
Notes From Image: - Spicewood was the first High School in Adams Township - Spicewood was established in 1878 - Man named Edwards was the first to take charge of the school, it did not prosper - Next Mr. Pigeon took control of the school, it still did not prosper - 1880 John Pennington, a Quaker Preacher, took charge of the school - Mr. Pennington came from Union High School in Westfield - Mr. E. E. White was Mr. Pennington's assistant - Students came from all parts of the township to attend - A boarding house was built - Mr. Pennington was paid $1000.00 per year - Quite a number of Spicewood students have become prominent - 1884 the Sheridan High School was established, which ended Spicewood School https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/353529135/ Spicewood School, The Sheridan News (Sheridan, Indiana), 23 Nov 1900, Page 3, Col 2 "A History of Adams Township's High Schools" |
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| 1937: Noblesville Daily Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), 24 Sept 1937, Page 1, Col. 1 and Page 4, Col 1, 2 "Comment" (Jehu Reagan, Lindley Reagan, Spicewood) Page 1: https://www.newspapers.com/image/353639641 (accessed 2 Sept 2022), Doc6377.pdf - Doc6377.pdf: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrUSeRzQHbhHbcGlRDTxZUnlUedOv-YD/view?usp=sharing - Newspapers.com: - Page 1: https://www.newspapers.com/image/353639641 - Page 4: https://www.newspapers.com/image/353639648 |
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| 1876 Hamilton County
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https://images.indianahistory.org/digital/collection/p16797coll20/id/8/
- Ph13249.png - Road Map, No Property Owners listed - Spicewood is shown in Adams Township, Section 34 |
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| S1 | Book: T.B. Helm, History of Hamilton County, Indiana, Reprint, - Chicago: Kingman Brothers, 1880. Reprint: Evansville, Indiana: Unigraphic 1976, Bk1604. | Read Online |
| S2 | Photo: Spicewood Academy, nd - Original photo owned by Sheridan Historical Society, Sheridan, Hamilton County, Indiana. Accessed 29 July 2011. Acc001895/Ph8989-001B-Copy.jpg | |
| S3 | Google Custom Map | |
| S4 | Research Trip: 29 July 2011 - Sheridan Historical Society, Interview with Living, ID4347 | |
| S5 | Spicewood School, The Sheridan News (Sheridan, Indiana), 23 Nov 1900, Page 3, Col 2 "A History of Adams Township's High Schools", https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/353529135/ , (Accessed 31 Aug 2022) | |
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