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Founding of the Young Ladies Seminary
- When
- 1852
- Where
- Benicia
Mary Atkins founded the Young Ladies Seminary in Benicia in 1852, establishing the first women's college west of the Rocky Mountains.
The Young Ladies Seminary was founded in Benicia, California, in 1852 under the leadership of Mary Atkins, a graduate of Oberlin College. This institution was recognized as the first women's college west of the Rocky Mountains, marking a significant development in regional education.
Sources
- Mills College Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
- Benicia, California Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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