Union Literary Institute
One of the first schools in the U.S. to admit students without regard to race or gender.

šŸ“œ Opened in 1846, the Union Literary Institute was one of the most inclusive schools in the United States, located in Indiana near the Ohio border. It admitted students without regard to race or gender and had a biracial board.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Explore a historically significant site
šŸ›¤ļø Learn about its connection to the Underground Railroad
šŸŒ³ See ongoing preservation efforts

Why Avoid

šŸš§ Only the exterior is currently accessible

Tips

šŸš— It's a short drive from the site to the Clemens Farmstead, where the first settlers in the area lived.

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