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Founding by Governor
- When
- November 1889
- Where
- Clemson, South Carolina
- Part of
- Clemson University founded
Governor John Peter Richardson III signed the bill establishing the Clemson Agricultural College in November 1889.
In November 1889, South Carolina Governor John Peter Richardson III signed the bill establishing the Clemson Agricultural College of South Carolina. This legislative action formalized the creation of the institution on the Fort Hill estate, fulfilling Thomas Green Clemson's will.
Sources
- Clemson University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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