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Opening of Jackson Male Academy

When
1823
Where
Jackson, Tennessee
Part of
Jackson Male Academy opens in Tennessee

Jackson Male Academy opened in Jackson, Tennessee, in 1823 as a preparatory school for wealthy students.

The academy was founded in Jackson, Tennessee, in 1823. It served as a preparatory school for wealthy students. The Tennessee General Assembly chartered the academy in 1825, formalizing its establishment. This institution later became the precursor to Union University.

Sources

  1. Union University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-16

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