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Founding of the Territorial University
- When
- 1861-11-04
- Where
- Seattle
The Territorial University of Washington opened in Seattle on November 4, 1861, following site scouting efforts earlier that year.
Scouting began in 1861 for a 10-acre site in Seattle to serve as the new university campus. The institution officially opened on November 4, 1861, as the Territorial University of Washington, marking the beginning of its history as one of the oldest universities on the West Coast.
Sources
- University of Washington Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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