New London Academy, Forest
New London Academy, Forest, School building in Forest, Virginia.
The Academy building stands at 1133 Academy Lane, featuring architectural elements characteristic of educational institutions from the late eighteenth century in Bedford County.
Chartered by the Virginia General Assembly in 1795, New London Academy started as a classical school for boys before becoming co-educational in the 1870s.
The institution transformed from a private classical academy to a public school, reflecting the evolution of American educational systems through different periods.
Researchers can access historical documentation, photographs, and architectural drawings of the academy through the Library of Congress Duplication Services.
The academy's original funding came from local lotteries between 1797 and 1798, with Thomas Jefferson's grandson among its notable students.
Location: Bedford County
GPS coordinates: 37.30750,-79.30560
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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