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Furman University begins first classes at Edgefield

When: 1827–1828
Where: Edgefield, South Carolina
Episodes: 1

The Furman Academy and Theological Institution, established by the South Carolina Baptist Convention, was incorporated in Edgefield in December 1825. With ten students, it held its first classes in January, though sources conflict on whether this occurred in 1827 or 1828. The institution operated in Edgefield before moving to other locations.

Episodes

January 1827 or 1828 · Edgefield, South CarolinaFirst Classes in Edgefield
The Furman Academy held its first classes with ten students in Edgefield in January, with conflicting dates for 1827 or 1828.

Background and detail

First Classes. The institution held its first classes with ten students in January. The exact year is disputed: one source states January 15, 1828, while another indicates January 1827. The legacy row suggests 1827, but the primary source notes the conflict. The classes occurred in Edgefield, where the institution was incorporated.

People involved

South Carolina Baptist Convention · Establishing body

Sources

Furman University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-16

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