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Darlington School company history timeline

1905

Darlington School was actually called Rome High School during its first year of existence in 1905.

11, 1905, with Founding Headmaster Doctor James Ross McCain teaching 24 boys in eight classes.

1906

Darlington School moved to its first permanent location in 1906.

The school was moved to a new location on East Ninth Street in 1906.

1907

Peffers Store Darlington 1907 building still exists in Darlington.

1916

In December 1916, DeSoto Park (the current site of Darlington School) was purchased by John Paul Cooper.

1923

One of the oldest homes in Floyd County, Darlington's Home-on-the-Hill has served as the residence of all presidents and heads of school since it was purchased in 1923.

When it opened in 1923, it contained dorm rooms, classrooms, an assembly hall, school offices, teachers' quarters, a library, and a dining room, cafeteria and kitchen.

Darlington School enrolled its first 30 boarding students in 1923.

After two large fundraising campaigns and a great deal of support from the Rome community, the school was moved to its current location in 1923.

1973

In April 1973, the Board of Trustees voted for the consolidation of the 68-year-old institution with Thornwood School for Girls.

2013

In 2013, Darlington sold the Thornwood campus to Shorter University and moved the Lower School to the main campus, creating a true community atmosphere.

2020

Peffers store today 2020

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Founded
1905
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Headquarters
Rome, GA
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Founders
John Cooper,Richard Darlington
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