Wheelock Academy
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Wheelock Academy was the model academy for the five civilized tribes' academies. It was started as a missionary school for Choctaw
girls, and is still owned by the Choctaw
nation.
In 1832 the Academy was initiated by Alfred Wright, a physician and missionary who co-founded the nearby Wheelock Church
. It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1965.
Choctaw
The Choctaw are a Native American people originally from the Southeastern United States...
girls, and is still owned by the Choctaw
Choctaw
The Choctaw are a Native American people originally from the Southeastern United States...
nation.
In 1832 the Academy was initiated by Alfred Wright, a physician and missionary who co-founded the nearby Wheelock Church
Wheelock Church
Wheelock Church is a historic church building in Millerton, Oklahoma. Built in 1846, it is the oldest surviving church building in the state of Oklahoma and the oldest church among the Choctaw nation....
. It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1965.