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West Virginia College

Flemington, Italy

West Virginia College, also known as West Virginia College at Flemington or Flemington College, was a private institution affiliated with the Free Will Baptist denomination. Located in Flemington in Taylor County, West Virginia, the college was established in 1865 by Reverend Flavius J. Cather and o

ther Free Will Baptists, serving as a successor to Rector College. West Virginia College was formally incorporated by the state in 1868. The college provided a classical and English education but faced low enrollment and financial difficulties, leading to its closure in 1895. The final graduation ceremony was held in 1894.

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