National Normal University
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National Normal University was a teacher's college in Lebanon, Ohio
. It opened in 1855 as Southwestern State Normal College and took the name National Normal University in 1870. Alfred Holbrook was the first president
and the school's guiding force for most of its existence. He resigned in 1897 after 42 years. In 1907 the NNU changed its name again to Lebanon University.
The school went bankrupt
in 1895 and finally closed in 1917. The school merged with Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio
. The Warren County (Ohio) Historical Society in Lebanon, Ohio, now holds Lebanon University's records.
In 1933 Alfred Holbrook College opened on the same campus. AHC moved to Manchester, Ohio
where it closed in 1941. The original campus was demolished in 1977.
Lebanon, Ohio
The population at the 2010 census was 20,033. As of the census of 2000, there were 16,962 people residing in the city. The population density was 1,440.6 people per square mile . There were 6,218 housing units at an average density of 528.1 per square mile...
. It opened in 1855 as Southwestern State Normal College and took the name National Normal University in 1870. Alfred Holbrook was the first president
President
A president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
and the school's guiding force for most of its existence. He resigned in 1897 after 42 years. In 1907 the NNU changed its name again to Lebanon University.
The school went bankrupt
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a legal status of an insolvent person or an organisation, that is, one that cannot repay the debts owed to creditors. In most jurisdictions bankruptcy is imposed by a court order, often initiated by the debtor....
in 1895 and finally closed in 1917. The school merged with Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio
Wilmington, Ohio
Wilmington is a city in and the county seat of Clinton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 12,520 at the 2010 census. At city entrances from state routes, county roads, and U.S. highways, the city slogan of "We Honor Our Champions" is seen, accompanied by signs that highlight various...
. The Warren County (Ohio) Historical Society in Lebanon, Ohio, now holds Lebanon University's records.
In 1933 Alfred Holbrook College opened on the same campus. AHC moved to Manchester, Ohio
Manchester, Ohio
Manchester is a village in Adams County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 2,043....
where it closed in 1941. The original campus was demolished in 1977.
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