at the end of the 19th century, the property was offered for sale as it was too large for the student personnel of that time. country comparison to the world: 108th
male: 13.2% 
female: 11.9% (2018 est.) it was listed on the national register of historic places in 1979.

description and history
the baxter house stands on the west side of south street, a short way south of the town center, and immediately north of the baxter memorial library. she was some twelve years older than her husband but their romance continued until the day she died. 