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Legislative Establishment
- When
- 1869-05-06
- Where
- West Lafayette, Indiana
The Indiana General Assembly officially established Purdue University in Tippecanoe County on May 6, 1869, naming it after John Purdue.
The General Assembly passed legislation to create the institution, recognizing John Purdue's donation of land and money. This act formalized the university's status as a land-grant college focused on science, technology, and agriculture, fulfilling the conditions of the community's offer.
Sources
- Purdue University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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