John Finley Crowe

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John Finley Crowe
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John Finley Crowe, circa 1850
Born(1787-06-16)June 16, 1787
Died(1860-01-17)January 17, 1860
Alma mater Transylvania College
Princeton Theological Seminary
Occupation Presbyterian Minister
Spouse(s)Esther Alexander Crowe

John Finley Crowe (June 16, 1787 - January 17, 1860) was a Presbyterian minister and the founder of Hanover College in Hanover, Indiana. [1]

His residence from 1824 to 1860, the Crowe-Garritt House, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. [2] :2–3 [3]

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References

  1. Baker, Frank. Glimpses of Hanover's Past. Seymour, IN: Graessle-Mercer Co. (1978) 22-30.
  2. "Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD)" (Searchable database). Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. Retrieved 2016-04-01.Note: This includes Robert E. Ireland (November 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Crowe-Garritt House" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-04-01. and Accompanying photographs.
  3. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.