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Established by the people of Sheboygan in consideration of their children's future in the days of the Civil War.
In the middle of the 19th century, Germans who had come to the United States in search of a new start moved further and further west until they arrived in Sheboygan in 1847. At this early time settlers suffered from hunger and bad weather, lacking both food and clothing.
Soon the political environment becam strained an the Civil War began. Lakeland College was established in 1862 in the midst of such circumstances. It began as a seminary using church facilities and was called Missionshaus (Mission House).
It was born from the desire of the people of Sheboygan to provide a place for the next generation to receive higher education.
The doors to the college were opened to women early, and it accepted students from a wide variety of disciplines.
In 1888 the school's landmark, the Old Main Hall, was completed. It was first called the "Old Main House," and it welcomed many students right from the beginning. At the time, it was uncommon for educational institutions to accept women, but Lakeland College opened its doors to female students in 1898. Not only aspiring preachers, but students wishing to study a variety of liberal arts fields began enrolling.
The name was changed from Mission House to Lakeland College in 1956. On that occasion it was established as a genuine liberal arts university.
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Civil War.
The number of students dwindled, and at one point there were as few as three.
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| 1888 |
Construction was completed on the school's landmark, the Old Main Hall.
It was used as a classroom, office and dormitory.
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| 1890 |
The Campus Flyer, a horse-drawn carriage, began picking up students from around the town and taking them to the school four days a week.
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| 1907 |
Three pianos were purchased.
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| 1911 |
A building was donated by a local church and was made into a gymnasium.
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| 1930 |
Student dormitory in 1930.
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| 1937 |
In celebration of the 75th anniversary, local residents donated a library.
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| 1996 |
The Old Main Hall was completely refurbished and made into a modern facility.
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| 2000 |
The Japan Campus, established in 1991, celebrated its 10th anniversary.
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| 1862 |
Lakeland College was established as "Mission House."
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| 1956 |
The school name was changed from Mission House to Lakeland College.
The adjoining church and seminary relocated to Minneapolis.
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| 1962 |
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| Many different events were held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Lakeland College.
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Today, more than 4,000 students, including international students from more than 40 countries, study at Lakeland College.
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