West Virginia College
Other name | West Virginia College at Flemington Flemington College |
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| Type | Private university |
| Active | 1865 (opened) 1868 (established by the legislature)–1895 |
Religious affiliation | Free Will Baptist |
| Location | , , United States 39°16′01.7″N 80°07′09.1″W / 39.267139°N 80.119194°W |
| Campus | Rural |
| Journal | Graphic |
Location of West Virginia College in West Virginia | |
West Virginia College, also known as West Virginia College at Flemington or Flemington College, was a private institution affiliated with the Free Will Baptist denomination. Located in Flemington in Taylor County, West Virginia, the college was established in 1865 by Reverend Flavius J. Cather and other Free Will Baptists, serving as a successor to Rector College. West Virginia College was formally incorporated by the state in 1868. The college provided a classical and English education but faced low enrollment and financial difficulties, leading to its closure in 1895. The final graduation ceremony was held in 1894.