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Founding Bill Signed

When
March 8, 1890
Where
Fargo, North Dakota
Part of
North Dakota State University founded

The bill establishing North Dakota Agricultural College was signed on March 8, 1890, formalizing the land-grant institution.

The legislation creating North Dakota Agricultural College was signed on March 8, 1890. This event occurred one year after North Dakota achieved statehood and seven years after initial planning for an agricultural college in the territory.

Sources

  1. North Dakota State University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-09

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