Hopewell Academy (Hopewell, New Jersey)

Hopewell Baptist Academy in Hopewell, New Jersey was America's first Baptist secondary school. One of the students, James Manning, established Brown University in 1765.[1]

History

It was founded in 1756 by Isaac Eaton and was housed at the Old School Baptist Church parsonage in Hopewell, New Jersey.[1][2] It closed in 1767.[3]

Alumni

Hezekiah Smith, established Brown University in 1765.
James Manning (1738–1791), established Brown University in 1765.

References

"It's in New Jersey, but It Screams Vermont". New York Times. November 18, 2007. Retrieved 2014-12-30.
"Hopewell Academy". Retrieved 2014-12-30.
Kaufman, Charles H (1981). Music in New Jersey, 1655-1860. ISBN 9780838622704. Retrieved 2014-12-30.

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