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Establishment of South Carolina College
- When
- December 19, 1801
- Where
- Columbia, South Carolina
South Carolina College was founded in Columbia on December 19, 1801, by an act of the South Carolina General Assembly initiated by Governor John Drayton.
The act aimed to promote harmony between the Lowcountry and the Backcountry. The college was chartered as South Carolina College, which later became the University of South Carolina. This founding solidified Columbia's role as a political and educational center.
Sources
- University of South Carolina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
- Columbia, South Carolina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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