Pierce Academy

Pierce Academy (sometimes spelled Peirce) (1808–1880) was a college preparatory school in Middleborough, Massachusetts.[1] The school was founded in 1808, fell into decline in 1872 when Middleborough High School opened, had only 12 students in 1876, and closed in 1880.[1] The building was later used for the YMCA and G.A.R..[2]

Not to be confused with Peirce School.

References
  1. "Peirce Academy in Decline, 1876". Recollecting Nemasket. October 9, 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2021. March 31, 1876 letter to Plymouth Old Colony Memorial
  2. "Pierce Academy used for Y.M.C.A. & G.A.R., Middleboro, Mass". Massachusetts Collections Online. 1900. Retrieved July 24, 2021. postcard in Springfield College Archives and Special Collections


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