Hartshorn Memorial College
This stone
marks the site of
eight surrounding acres of
Hartshorn Memorial College.
Founded in 1883
as a Christian College
for Negro women
by Joseph C. Hartshorn,
of Rhode Island,
in memory of his wife,
Rachel Thurber.
Lyman Beecher Tefft, A.M., D.D.
first president of the college
1883-1912
united in 1931 with
Virginia Union University.
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