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Legislative Creation
- When
- 1878-02-28
- Where
- Mississippi
The Mississippi Legislature established The Agricultural and Mechanical College of the State of Mississippi on February 28, 1878, defining its educational mandate.
The Legislature created the college to offer training in agriculture, horticulture, and mechanical arts, including military tactics, without excluding other scientific and classical studies. This action established the institution as a land-grant college, aligning with the Morrill Act framework.
Sources
- Mississippi State University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
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