National Historic Landmark- The Wheelock Academy

The Wheelock Academy was the prototype for tribal school systems established by the Five Civilized Tribes in the Indian Territory.

Begun in 1832 as a mission school, it was named for the founder of Dartmouth College. In 1955, the Academy merged with Jones Academy and closed.

Courtesy National Park Service National Historical Landmarks

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