Nogang Confucian Academy, Nonsan

Basic information

Designation

Historic Site No.540

Category

Architecture

Era

숙종1년(1675년)

Designated year

2017

Location

논산시, 충청남도— 충청남도 논산시 오강길 56-5(광석면, 노강서원)

Coordinates

36.259808, 127.073193

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The Nonsan Nogang Seowon was established in the 1st year of King Sukjong (1675) to commemorate the scholarship and virtue of Palsong Yun Hwang (1571-1639), a civil official of the mid-Joseon Dynasty, and to promote Confucian education among the local population. It received a royal title grant in the 8th year of King Sukjong (1682) and enshrines representative figures of the Soron faction in the Chungcheong region. The Nogang Seowon was not destroyed during the Daewongun's 1871 edict abolishing private academies and has maintained its position for over 350 years since its founding. The lecture hall of Nogang Seowon is a representative architectural structure allowing examination of the Confucian architectural trends of the late 17th century and was designated as a Treasure in 2011. The Nogang Seowon exhibits proper academy architecture following the front academy, rear shrine structure.

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