Episode 2 of 2
Charter Signing
- When
- November 1849
- Where
- Texas
Texas Governor George Wood signed the charter for Austin College in November 1849, modeled after prestigious universities.
The charter of Austin College was signed by Texas Governor George Wood in November 1849. It was modeled after the charters of Harvard, Yale, and Princeton, providing a legal foundation for the college.
Sources
- Austin College Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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