students attracted families to the area. The school was razed in 1872, and was rebuilt and enlarged, with the original stones at the base. Classes were held at the school until 1971. George Washington, a slave freed by Dr. Hamilton, studied here, became successful, and established a perpetual scholarship fund for Americans of African descent. He also provided for the erection of a monument to his former master at the school. The school was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. References 1867 establishments in Illinois Populated places established in 1867 Towns in Jersey County, Illinois Towns in Illinois