Founding of the Bullock School for Boys in Wilmington
- When
- 1821
- Where
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Episodes
- 1
The Bullock School for Boys was founded in Wilmington, Delaware, in 1821 by John Bullock as a preparatory institution. This entity later evolved into Widener University, though its early history is defined by Bullock's operation until 1846. The school's origins in Delaware precede its eventual relocation to Pennsylvania and subsequent institutional renamings.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. Established in 1821, the institution began as the Bullock School for Boys in Wilmington, Delaware. It functioned as a preparatory school under the direction of John Bullock. This founding event marks the origin of what would eventually become Widener University, though the school remained in Delaware during its initial decades of operation.
Early Operation. John Bullock operated the school continuously from its 1821 founding until 1846. During this period, the institution maintained its identity as the Bullock School for Boys. The transition to the Alsop School for Boys occurred only after Bullock's tenure ended, marking the end of the founding era's direct management.
People involved
- John Bullock · Founder
Sources
- Widener University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-18
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