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Opening of the East Florida Seminary

When
1853
Where
Ocala, Florida
Part of
Florida legislation supporting the East Florida Seminary

The East Florida Seminary opened in Ocala in 1853 with four teachers and about 60 students.

The East Florida Seminary opened in 1853 in Ocala, Florida. In its first year, the school had four teachers and approximately 60 students. It was intended to serve students from counties east of the Suwannee River.

Sources

  1. East Florida Seminary Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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