Antioch College founded in Yellow Springs, Ohio, with Horace Mann as first president
- When
- 1850–1853
- Where
- Yellow Springs, Ohio
- Episodes
- 3
Antioch College was founded in Yellow Springs, Ohio, by the Christian Connection in 1850. Horace Mann, an educational reformer and politician, was appointed as its first president in September 1852. The college began operating as a non-sectarian institution in 1853, with Mann serving until his death in 1859.
Episodes
- Founding Resolution
The Christian Connection passed a resolution in October 1850 to establish a college, forming a committee for planning and fundraising.
- Mann Appointment
Horace Mann was chosen as president of Antioch College in September 1852, the same day he was nominated for governor.
- College Operations
Antioch College began operating in 1853 as a non-sectarian institution with Horace Mann as its first president.
Background and detail
Background. The General Convention of the Christian Church passed a resolution in October 1850 to establish a college, pledging funds for its endowment. A committee was formed to handle the school's name, fundraising, and administration. Antioch College is located in Yellow Springs, Ohio, a village in Greene County that is part of the Dayton metropolitan area.
Appointment of Horace Mann. Horace Mann, known for his commitment to public education, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1848. In September 1852, he was nominated for governor of Massachusetts by the Free Soil Party and chosen as president of Antioch College on the same day. He served as president until his death in 1859.
Early Operations. Antioch College began operating in 1853 as a non-sectarian institution. The college is named after the ancient city of Antioch, where disciples of Jesus were first named Christians. Mann ran the college from its start in 1853 until his death in 1859, establishing its early administrative framework.
People involved
- Horace Mann · First President
- Christian Connection · Founding Organization
Sources
- Antioch College Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
- Yellow Springs, Ohio Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
- Horace Mann Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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