Western Reserve Eclectic Institute (Hiram, Ohio)

Western Reserve Eclectic Institute was founded by the Disciples of Christ in 1850 in Hiram, Ohio, as a nonsectarian, coeducational college. James A. Garfield was a student at the Institute from 1851-1853 before completing his education at Williams College. Garfield then returned to teach at Western Reserve Eclectic Institute before becoming its Principal. Western Reserve Eclectic Institute changed its name to Hiram College in 1867.

From the description of Western Reserve Eclectic Institute term report of Mollie Rudolph, 1859 October 28. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 758985786