From 1793 to 1812 the Hamilton–Oneida Academy, forerunner of Hamilton College (1812), operated in what would later become Clinton. Its three-story building, torn down in 1830 or 1832, became the original building of the college.
from 1793 to 1812 the hamilton–oneida academy forerunner of hamilton college (1812) operated in what would later become clinton its three-story building torn down in 1830 or 1832 became the original building of the college