Abingdon Male Academy

Abingdon Male Academy was an American military academy in Abingdon, Virginia. It is established in 1803, and is now defunct.[1] Its property is now the site of the William King Regional Arts Center.[2][1]

History

The Abingdon Male Academy was originally located at Court at Water Streets (now Park Street).[1] William King, who served as a school trustee, died in 1808 and left more than 500 acres (200 ha) of land to the school, and they moved to this land in 1824.[1]

By 1912, the town leased the land to use as the William King High School, until it closed in 1959.[1]

One notable alumnus was Judge Jeremiah Watkins Clapp, who served in the 2nd Confederate States Congress from 1862 to 1864.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e O'Nan, Chris (February 27, 2000). "Irish immigrant's influence seen even in 21st century". Bristol Herald Courier. p. 102. Retrieved January 25, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Upton, Michael C. (April 30, 2025). "Small Town, Big History: The Stories of Abingdon". Virginia Living. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
  3. ^ Speer, Wiliam A. (1888). Sketches of Prominent Tennesseans: Containing Biographies and Records of Many of the Families who Have Attained Prominence in Tennessee. Nashville, Tennessee: A. B. Tavel. pp. 40-41.


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