Historedia
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Transition to Fort Wayne College

When
1850
Where
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Part of
Fort Wayne Female College founded in Indiana as a Methodist institution

In 1850, the college began admitting men and changed its name to Fort Wayne College.

Fort Wayne Female College started admitting men coeducationally in 1850. Consequently, the institution changed its name to Fort Wayne College. This transition occurred while the college was still located in Fort Wayne, prior to its later relocation to Upland.

Sources

  1. Taylor University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14

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