Ira Moore (1869-1875)

Ira Moore

• Was the first person to lead the new St. Cloud State
• Before coming to St. Cloud, taught at the Illinois State Normal University, as well as the University of Minnesota
• Served as captain during the Civil War, commanding Company G of the 33rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry
• During his tenure, "Old Main" (1874), which stood near Stewart Hall, was completed
• Resigned in 1875 and moved west, later teaching at the California State Normal School in San Jose, California
• In 1883, named the first principal at the California State Normal School in Los Angeles, serving until 1893 - the school would later become UCLA