Vincennes University - 175 years - Vincennes, IN
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N 38° 41.154 W 087° 31.494
16S E 454347 N 4282052
180 years from founding, 175 years from charter
Waymark Code: WMN5JF
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 12/30/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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County of University: Knox County
Location of plaque: Harrison St., Vincennes University entrance gate, Vincennes
Date dedicated: November 29, 1981
Plaque erected by: Friends, Alumni & Classes of 1954, 1975 & 1977

Vincennes University was founded in 1801 as Jefferson Academy by William Henry Harrison, Governor of the Indiana Territory and chartered by the Indiana Territorial Legislature in 1806. The columns of this gateway served as the entrance for the Vincennes University building which stood at Fifth and Busseron Streets from 1879 to 1953.

This gateway was erected with the support of friends, alumni and the classes of 1954, 1975 and 1977 in commemoration of the 180th anniversary of the founding and the 175th anniversary of the charting of the University.

Anniversary Year: 1981

Year of Event, Organization or Occurance: 1801

Address:
1002 North 1st Street,
Vincennes, IN USA
47591

Website: [Web Link]
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