Leander Stone Scholastic Academy
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Leander Stone Scholastic Academy, was the Stone Grammar School
6239 N. Leavitt Street, Chicago, IL 60659
Named for Leander Stone (1831-1888): Leander Stone was born in Mercersburg, New York. At an early age he moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he grew up working on a farm. Stone later moved to Chicago, taking a position as a reporter for the Chicago Times. He also served as principal of the Jones School, assistant editor of the Northwestern Christian Advocate, and a member of the Chicago Board of Education.