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Charter of East Alabama Male College
- When
- February 1, 1856
- Where
- Auburn, Alabama
The Alabama Legislature chartered the East Alabama Male College in Auburn on February 1, 1856, establishing a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
The charter established the institution in Auburn, Lee County, Alabama. The college was initially private and affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. It later came under the guidance of the Methodist Church in 1859.
Sources
- Auburn University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
- Auburn, Alabama Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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