1837
Isaac Clark Pray writes publishes "Poems"
Financial Panic of 1837
University of Michigan is moved to Ann Arbor from Detroit, because the Capital of the state was moved from Detroit to Ann Arbor when Michigan gained statehood.
John Allen leaves for New York City after founding Ann Arbor, MI
University of Michigans chosen new location is Ann Arbor, MI
Henry Boynton Smith, Rev comes back to the American Republic, from Germany after studying theology.
Henry Ward Beecher graduates from Lane Seminary.
Catharine Beecher founds the Ladies Society for Promoting Education in the West
George Peabody moves to London, England
Horace Mann is appointed to the Massachusetts Board of Education