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Founding of Texas Normal College
- When
- 1890
- Where
- Denton, Texas
The University of North Texas was founded in Denton in 1890 as Texas Normal College and Teacher Training Institute.
The establishment of the university in 1890 distinguished Denton from neighboring regions. The institution's origins as a teachers college are preserved in the legacy of the College of Education, reflecting its initial mission to train teachers.
Sources
- University of North Texas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-09
- Denton, Texas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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