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Legislative Establishment

Name: Legislative Establishment
Start: 1890-03-28
Location: Washington State Legislature

When: March 28, 1890
Where: Washington State Legislature
Part of: Washington State University founded

The Washington State Legislature passed House Bill 90 to create the state's land-grant college, though no location was designated.

Shortly after Washington attained statehood, the legislature began steps to claim a land-grant college. On March 28, 1890, House Bill 90 was passed for the creation of the Agricultural College, Experiment Station and School of Science of the State of Washington. The legislation established the institution but did not designate a location.

Sources

Washington State University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
Pullman, Washington Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07

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