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Charter Granted by the Massachusetts State Legislature
- When
- 1794
- Where
- Brunswick, Maine, site of the college's establishment
- Part of
- Founding of Bowdoin College
The Massachusetts State Legislature chartered Bowdoin College in 1794, establishing the institution in Brunswick, Maine, before it passed under Maine's jurisdiction.
Bowdoin College was chartered in 1794 by the Massachusetts State Legislature, which then held authority over the District of Maine. The college was established in Brunswick, Maine, and was later redirected under the jurisdiction of the Maine Legislature. Its Brunswick campus subsequently grew to cover 215 acres with 120 buildings, some dating to the 18th century.
Sources
- Bowdoin College Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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