Inscription: Opened on this site in 1865 by Free Will Baptists led by local resident Rev. F. J. Cather. Chartered by the legislature June 26, 1868. Rev. A. D. Williams became first president and served until 1870 when he resigned to become Supt. of Free Schools in W. Va. It functioned into the 1890's when reduced enrollments forced its closing. Building served Flemington High School until razed in 1950's.