Gorham Academy, Federal period educational institution in Gorham, Maine.
The Academy Building displays traditional New England architectural elements with symmetrical windows, refined woodwork, and a central entrance beneath a pediment.
Established in 1803 following a petition by Stephen Longfellow, the academy received land from the Massachusetts State Legislature to start educational operations.
The academy initiated mixed-gender education in Maine, accepting 45 male students in its first year and expanding to include 15 female students shortly after.
The Academy Building stands on the University of Southern Maine campus, maintaining its original Federal architectural features and educational purpose.
Reuben Nason, the institution's first preceptor, established academic standards that influenced educational practices throughout Maine in the early 1800s.
Location: Maine
GPS coordinates: 43.68194,-70.44583
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:30
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