FARMER's ACADEMY:
The Farmer's Academy was located about five miles south of Frankfort, Clinton County. It was founded by Newton S Harriman and Milton B Hopkins in 1858. A building 30 X 40 feet was built out of hewed logs on a beautiful wooded lot with blue grass and a pretty stream of water. It was furnished with community desks and seats made especially for the Academy. The lot and building were donated by Mr. Harriman. The library was the private property of Mr. Hopkins.
Mr Hopkins was principal from 1858 to 1862. His two sons, Alexander C Hopkins and John O Hopkins, assisted in conducting the school on Mondays until Mr. Hopkins returned from his Sunday's preaching tour. Mr. Hopkins was both the educational and spiritual leader of the community.
History of the Academies of Indiana, by John Hardin Thomas, 1914, pg. 345
Milton B. Hopkins was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky, April 4, 1821. In 1829 he removed, with his *mother and step-father*, to Rush County, Indiana, where he resided until he was 15 years old. At that age, impelled by an overpowering desire to acquire an education, he left home and prepared himself for his life work, which was of a most varied character, involving teaching, preaching, the practice of law, editorial, and administrative work. In 1840, he had become a member of the church and with all his varied activities in other lines, found time for the ministry of the Gospel.
He was an influential member of the Democratic party and was asked to take the nomination for state superintendent of public instruction in 1862 but refused the offer because he did not approve of the antiwar policy of his party. He was a field agent for the North Western Christian University and later for Eureka College of Illinois. He was Superintendent of schools at Ladoga, Indiana, and went from there to Kokomo, Indiana, where he took charge of a collegiate institute until his election to the state superintendency of public instruction in 1872. He and Governor Thomas A. Hendricks, later vice-president of the United States, were the only two Democratic candidates elected on the state ticket that year. His untimely death occurred on August 16, 1874, but he has left an enviable record. He made the work of the township trustees more efficient; improved the system of teacher's examinations; he undertook the gradation of the district schools.
He died at his home in Kokomo, and a special train was run from Indianapolis for the funeral services at which Governor Hendricks, who had known Mr. Hopkins since boyhood, made an eloquent address. His term of office was completed by his son, Alexander Campbell Hopkins, who had been chief clerk under his father. Alexander C. Hopkins became well known later as an evangelist and song leader and was the father of Robert M. Hopkins, president of the United Christian Missionary Society. Another son of Milton B. Hopkins was John O. Hopkins, professor of Greek in the North Western Christian University (now Butler University).
-Z.T. Sweeney, New Testament Christianity, Vol. 1, page 491 -Contributed by Scott Harp, http://www.TheRestorationMovement.com
"He was the founder and President of Howard College in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana. His two sons, Alexander and James became teachers".
Joseph W. McDuffie, nephew #39598790; and "The Disciple's Colleges: A History", by D Duane Cummins, 1987
The Farmer's Academy was located about five miles south of Frankfort, Clinton County. It was founded by Newton S Harriman and Milton B Hopkins in 1858. A building 30 X 40 feet was built out of hewed logs on a beautiful wooded lot with blue grass and a pretty stream of water. It was furnished with community desks and seats made especially for the Academy. The lot and building were donated by Mr. Harriman. The library was the private property of Mr. Hopkins.
Mr Hopkins was principal from 1858 to 1862. His two sons, Alexander C Hopkins and John O Hopkins, assisted in conducting the school on Mondays until Mr. Hopkins returned from his Sunday's preaching tour. Mr. Hopkins was both the educational and spiritual leader of the community.
History of the Academies of Indiana, by John Hardin Thomas, 1914, pg. 345
Milton B. Hopkins was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky, April 4, 1821. In 1829 he removed, with his *mother and step-father*, to Rush County, Indiana, where he resided until he was 15 years old. At that age, impelled by an overpowering desire to acquire an education, he left home and prepared himself for his life work, which was of a most varied character, involving teaching, preaching, the practice of law, editorial, and administrative work. In 1840, he had become a member of the church and with all his varied activities in other lines, found time for the ministry of the Gospel.
He was an influential member of the Democratic party and was asked to take the nomination for state superintendent of public instruction in 1862 but refused the offer because he did not approve of the antiwar policy of his party. He was a field agent for the North Western Christian University and later for Eureka College of Illinois. He was Superintendent of schools at Ladoga, Indiana, and went from there to Kokomo, Indiana, where he took charge of a collegiate institute until his election to the state superintendency of public instruction in 1872. He and Governor Thomas A. Hendricks, later vice-president of the United States, were the only two Democratic candidates elected on the state ticket that year. His untimely death occurred on August 16, 1874, but he has left an enviable record. He made the work of the township trustees more efficient; improved the system of teacher's examinations; he undertook the gradation of the district schools.
He died at his home in Kokomo, and a special train was run from Indianapolis for the funeral services at which Governor Hendricks, who had known Mr. Hopkins since boyhood, made an eloquent address. His term of office was completed by his son, Alexander Campbell Hopkins, who had been chief clerk under his father. Alexander C. Hopkins became well known later as an evangelist and song leader and was the father of Robert M. Hopkins, president of the United Christian Missionary Society. Another son of Milton B. Hopkins was John O. Hopkins, professor of Greek in the North Western Christian University (now Butler University).
-Z.T. Sweeney, New Testament Christianity, Vol. 1, page 491 -Contributed by Scott Harp, http://www.TheRestorationMovement.com
"He was the founder and President of Howard College in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana. His two sons, Alexander and James became teachers".
Joseph W. McDuffie, nephew #39598790; and "The Disciple's Colleges: A History", by D Duane Cummins, 1987
FARMER's ACADEMY:
The Farmer's Academy was located about five miles south of Frankfort, Clinton County. It was founded by Newton S Harriman and Milton B Hopkins in 1858. A building 30 X 40 feet was built out of hewed logs on a beautiful wooded lot with blue grass and a pretty stream of water. It was furnished with community desks and seats made especially for the Academy. The lot and building were donated by Mr. Harriman. The library was the private property of Mr. Hopkins.
Mr Hopkins was principal from 1858 to 1862. His two sons, Alexander C Hopkins and John O Hopkins, assisted in conducting the school on Mondays until Mr. Hopkins returned from his Sunday's preaching tour. Mr. Hopkins was both the educational and spiritual leader of the community.
History of the Academies of Indiana, by John Hardin Thomas, 1914, pg. 345
Milton B. Hopkins was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky, April 4, 1821. In 1829 he removed, with his *mother and step-father*, to Rush County, Indiana, where he resided until he was 15 years old. At that age, impelled by an overpowering desire to acquire an education, he left home and prepared himself for his life work, which was of a most varied character, involving teaching, preaching, the practice of law, editorial, and administrative work. In 1840, he had become a member of the church and with all his varied activities in other lines, found time for the ministry of the Gospel.
He was an influential member of the Democratic party and was asked to take the nomination for state superintendent of public instruction in 1862 but refused the offer because he did not approve of the antiwar policy of his party. He was a field agent for the North Western Christian University and later for Eureka College of Illinois. He was Superintendent of schools at Ladoga, Indiana, and went from there to Kokomo, Indiana, where he took charge of a collegiate institute until his election to the state superintendency of public instruction in 1872. He and Governor Thomas A. Hendricks, later vice-president of the United States, were the only two Democratic candidates elected on the state ticket that year. His untimely death occurred on August 16, 1874, but he has left an enviable record. He made the work of the township trustees more efficient; improved the system of teacher's examinations; he undertook the gradation of the district schools.
He died at his home in Kokomo, and a special train was run from Indianapolis for the funeral services at which Governor Hendricks, who had known Mr. Hopkins since boyhood, made an eloquent address. His term of office was completed by his son, Alexander Campbell Hopkins, who had been chief clerk under his father. Alexander C. Hopkins became well known later as an evangelist and song leader and was the father of Robert M. Hopkins, president of the United Christian Missionary Society. Another son of Milton B. Hopkins was John O. Hopkins, professor of Greek in the North Western Christian University (now Butler University).
-Z.T. Sweeney, New Testament Christianity, Vol. 1, page 491 -Contributed by Scott Harp, http://www.TheRestorationMovement.com
"He was the founder and President of Howard College in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana. His two sons, Alexander and James became teachers".
Joseph W. McDuffie, nephew #39598790; and "The Disciple's Colleges: A History", by D Duane Cummins, 1987
The Farmer's Academy was located about five miles south of Frankfort, Clinton County. It was founded by Newton S Harriman and Milton B Hopkins in 1858. A building 30 X 40 feet was built out of hewed logs on a beautiful wooded lot with blue grass and a pretty stream of water. It was furnished with community desks and seats made especially for the Academy. The lot and building were donated by Mr. Harriman. The library was the private property of Mr. Hopkins.
Mr Hopkins was principal from 1858 to 1862. His two sons, Alexander C Hopkins and John O Hopkins, assisted in conducting the school on Mondays until Mr. Hopkins returned from his Sunday's preaching tour. Mr. Hopkins was both the educational and spiritual leader of the community.
History of the Academies of Indiana, by John Hardin Thomas, 1914, pg. 345
Milton B. Hopkins was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky, April 4, 1821. In 1829 he removed, with his *mother and step-father*, to Rush County, Indiana, where he resided until he was 15 years old. At that age, impelled by an overpowering desire to acquire an education, he left home and prepared himself for his life work, which was of a most varied character, involving teaching, preaching, the practice of law, editorial, and administrative work. In 1840, he had become a member of the church and with all his varied activities in other lines, found time for the ministry of the Gospel.
He was an influential member of the Democratic party and was asked to take the nomination for state superintendent of public instruction in 1862 but refused the offer because he did not approve of the antiwar policy of his party. He was a field agent for the North Western Christian University and later for Eureka College of Illinois. He was Superintendent of schools at Ladoga, Indiana, and went from there to Kokomo, Indiana, where he took charge of a collegiate institute until his election to the state superintendency of public instruction in 1872. He and Governor Thomas A. Hendricks, later vice-president of the United States, were the only two Democratic candidates elected on the state ticket that year. His untimely death occurred on August 16, 1874, but he has left an enviable record. He made the work of the township trustees more efficient; improved the system of teacher's examinations; he undertook the gradation of the district schools.
He died at his home in Kokomo, and a special train was run from Indianapolis for the funeral services at which Governor Hendricks, who had known Mr. Hopkins since boyhood, made an eloquent address. His term of office was completed by his son, Alexander Campbell Hopkins, who had been chief clerk under his father. Alexander C. Hopkins became well known later as an evangelist and song leader and was the father of Robert M. Hopkins, president of the United Christian Missionary Society. Another son of Milton B. Hopkins was John O. Hopkins, professor of Greek in the North Western Christian University (now Butler University).
-Z.T. Sweeney, New Testament Christianity, Vol. 1, page 491 -Contributed by Scott Harp, http://www.TheRestorationMovement.com
"He was the founder and President of Howard College in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana. His two sons, Alexander and James became teachers".
Joseph W. McDuffie, nephew #39598790; and "The Disciple's Colleges: A History", by D Duane Cummins, 1987
