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Hopewell Academy (Hopewell, New Jersey)

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Hopewell Academy (Hopewell, New Jersey)

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

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History

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

Alumni

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

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    Hopewell Academy (Hopewell, New Jersey) Wikipedia
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