Henniker Academy was a school in Henniker, New Hampshire. The historic school building at 51 Maple Street in downtown Henniker is now home to the Henniker Historical Society. Alumni of Henniker Academy include abolitionist Richard Foster. The school's building was constructed by Horace Childs in 1836.

William Martin Chase William Martin Chase (December 28, 1837 – February 3, 1918) was a justice of the Supreme Court of New Hampshire. Biography Chase was born in Canaan, New Hampshire. He attended Canaan Union Academy and Kimball Union Academy. He then studied at ...

, later a justice of the Supreme Court of New Hampshire, taught at the school for a brief time.

Notable people

Lydia H. Tilton Lydia H. Tilton (, Heath; July 10, 1839 – July 26, 1915) was an American journalist and temperance worker. Also a poet, she was well known in literary circles. "Old Glory", lyrics by Tilton, set to the tune of " Dixie", was the national song ...

(1839–1915), educator, activist, journalist, poet, lyricist

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Henniker, New Hampshire Defunct schools in New Hampshire {{NewHampshire-school-stub