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Establishment of the University
- When
- 1839
- Where
- Columbia, Missouri
The University of Missouri was established in 1839 as the first public university west of the Mississippi River.
The Missouri Legislature passed the Geyer Act in 1839 to establish funds for a state university. The university was located in Columbia, Missouri. It was recognized as the first public university west of the Mississippi River and the first in the Louisiana Purchase.
Sources
- University of Missouri Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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