Gouverneur Wesleyan Seminary was an American school located in Gouverneur, St. Lawrence County, New York The seminary was operated in the 19th century by the Black River Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The seminary began in 1827 as a grammar school called Gouverneur Union Academy.
By April 1834, a two story brick school was built and reopened with Mr. Joseph Hopkins as principal.
In March, 1836, the management of the school was transferred to the Black River Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Rev.
On April 25, 1840, the name of the institution was changed by act of Legislature to "Gouverneur Wesleyan Seminary".
The Antwerp Liberal Literary Institute first received a provisional charter in 1856.
Alumni include businessman and Wisconsin State Senator John Harris.