Where Mississippi public education began: The 200-year story of Franklin Academy

The Grenada Star 29 Aug

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Where Mississippi public education began: The 200-year story of Franklin Academy — Sources: The Grenada Star

On February 10, 1821, the Mississippi Legislature officially chartered the town of Columbus. Tucked into that same act was a provision establishing a school to be known as Franklin Academy, funded in part by leasing designated town lots.

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Where Mississippi public education began: The 200-year story of Franklin Academy

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