Tabor College (Iowa)

The school's roots date to 1852, when Deacon Samuel A. Adams, George Gaston, and Rev.

In 1866 the institute was renamed Tabor College and began offering 4-year degrees.

[2] Students were required to "enroll in Bible class each semester", attend the church of their choice on Sunday, and participate in group Bible study at least one night a week.

[3] For many years the college operated the Tabor & Northern Railway, a 9-mile line connecting with the Wabash Railroad at Malvern.

[6][2] During World War II, the U.S. Government housed German P.O.W.s in the school buildings.