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Founding in Huntsville

Name: Founding in Huntsville
Start: 1849-10-13
Location: Huntsville, Texas

When: October 13, 1849
Where: Huntsville, Texas
Part of: Event of 1849: Austin College receives a charter in Huntsville, Texas.

Daniel Baker founded Austin College in Huntsville, Texas, on October 13, 1849, establishing the institution's initial presence.

Missionary Daniel Baker, educated at Hampden–Sydney and Princeton, founded Austin College in Huntsville, Texas, on October 13, 1849. This event established the college's initial location before its formal chartering.

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Austin College Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04

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