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Founding of the ASA

When
1839-11-27
Where
Boston, Massachusetts
Part of
Founding of the American Statistical Association

The American Statistical Association was founded in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 27, 1839, becoming the second-oldest continuously operating professional society in the U.S.

The association was established in Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, on November 27, 1839. It is recognized as the second-oldest continuously operating professional society in the United States, following the Massachusetts Medical Society. The organization serves as the main professional body for statisticians and related professionals.

Sources

  1. American Statistical Association Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
  2. Boston Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24

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