Fargo College was a coeducational institution in
Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo ( /ˈfɑɹɡoʊ/) is a city in and the county seat of Cass County, North Dakota, United States. According to the 2020 census, its population was 125,990, making it the most populous city in the state and the 219th-most populous city in ...
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History
Fargo College was founded in 1888 under the auspices of the
Congregational Church. At the close of 1919, there were 32 professors and instructors, and 602 students. The president of the college was W. H. Howard.
Fargo College closed in 1922 due to financial problems. Its buildings have mostly been demolished, except for Watson Hall (the music building). An extensive collection of the Fargo College records is held by the
North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University (NDSU, formally North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Sciences) is a public university, public Land-grant university, land-grant research university in Fargo, North Dakota. It was founded as North ...
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Notable alumni and faculty
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Mary Elizabeth Perley
Mary Elizabeth Perley (July 2, 1863 – ?) was an American writer, professor, and poet. She taught at Tilden Ladies' Seminary, New Hampshire Conference Seminary, Tabor College, Fargo College, and the University of North Dakota. In addition to two ...
(1863–?), American educator and author
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* {{Cite web, url=http://www.ghostsofnorthdakota.com/2013/01/04/fargo-college/, title=Fargo College, work=Ghosts of North Dakota, author=Sonic Tremor Media, accessdate=26 August 2015
Defunct private universities and colleges in North Dakota
Fargo, North Dakota
Educational institutions established in 1888
1888 establishments in Dakota Territory
1922 disestablishments in North Dakota