L Roebuck
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Post by L Roebuck on Nov 24, 2008 8:37:46 GMT -5
Cave believed to be first school in Arkansas A cave believed to be Arkansas' first school near Ravenden Springs is getting new attention. Almost 200 years ago, children trekked through woods into a dark canyon in the easternmost reaches of the Ozark Mountains. Baptist minister Caleb Lindsey started the school in 1817, presumably teaching children Bible lessons, along with reading, writing and 'rithmetic. Full Text
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