Dr. Richard Henderson Rivers

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Title

Dr. Richard Henderson Rivers

Subject

Dr. Richard Henderson Rivers

Description

Dr. Richard Henderson Rivers was the first president of Florence Wesleyan University. Dr. Rivers was named the president of LaGrange College in Leighton, Alabama, in 1854. In January of 1855, LaGrange College moved to Florence, Alabama, where classes were first held in the Masonic Hall. The name of LaGrange College was changed to Florence Wesleyan University on February 14, 1855. Dr. Rivers’ tenure as president saw the completion of Wesleyan Hall in 1856. Dr. Rivers left Florence Wesleyan University in 1861.

Creator

Kayla Scott

Source

A Brief Look at University of North Alabama History 1830-2005. Booklet published by the University of North Alabama.

Image courtesy of UNA Collier Library Archives

Publisher

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

Date

1854-1861

Contributor

Kayla Scott

Rights

2015-5-5

Format

JPEG and Text

Language

English

Type

Image and Text