Episode 3 of 3

College Operations

When: 1853
Where: Yellow Springs, Ohio
Part of: Antioch College founded in Yellow Springs, Ohio, with Horace Mann as first president

Antioch College began operating in 1853 as a non-sectarian institution with Horace Mann as its first president.

Antioch College began operating in 1853 as a non-sectarian institution. Horace Mann ran the college from its start in 1853 until his death in 1859, serving as its first president.

Sources

Antioch College Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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