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Graffiti on Old Castle Hall

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Place Name: Baker University

Short description: Graffiti carved in sandstone on Old Castle Hall at Baker University in Baldwin City, Douglas County. Construction of Old Castle Hall, the first building at Baker University, began in late 1857 or early 1858. It opened to students in November 1858 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

Key Words

Ireland Sandstone Member

Territorial Structure

National Register of Historic Places

Historic Building

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