Nebraska Central College

Nebraska Central College was a college located in Central City, Nebraska. It opened in 1885 as a Methodist college. It closed in 1891 before being reopened in 1899 by Quakers. It ceased operations for good in the fall of 1952.[1]

Nebraska Central College
Active1885 (1885)–1952 (1952)
Location, ,
Nebraska Central College main building, currently used by Nebraska Christian Schools

The school's records and memorabilia were moved to William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa.[2] The former campus is currently the home of Nebraska Christian Schools, a nondenominational Christian K-12 school.[3]

References

  1. "Closing of College A 'Bombshell'". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. September 12, 1952. p. 11. Retrieved July 28, 2020 via Newspapers.com open access.
  2. "Nebraska Central College". America's Lost Colleges. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  3. "History". Nebraska Christian Schools. Retrieved May 1, 2023.


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