 The old Owego Academy Building on Court Street was built in 1827 and for over 50 years was recognized as one of the finest secondary schools in central New York. Not always a “free” school, tuitions of $2, $3 or $4 per term were charged, depending on courses taken. At its peak in the 1850s, the enrollment numbered well over 300 students. Among the alumni are included nationally known figures in every field of endeavor including John D. Rockefeller and Benjamin F. Tracy, who served as Secretary of the Navy under President Benjamin Harrison.
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