Historedia
Person

John Purdue

Events
1
Episodes
3
Years
1869–1874

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Purdue, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Founding of Purdue University

    1869–1874

    Role: Principal Benefactor

    1. 1869-05-06 · West Lafayette, IndianaLegislative Establishment

      The Indiana General Assembly officially established Purdue University in Tippecanoe County on May 6, 1869, naming it after John Purdue.

    2. 1871 · Location of the Main Building not specified in supplied sourcesMain Building Construction

      Construction of a building known as "The Main Building" began in 1871, during the interval between the university's establishment and its first classes.

    3. 1874-09-16 · West Lafayette, IndianaFirst Classes

      Purdue University held its first classes on September 16, 1874, marking the beginning of its educational operations.

Sources

  1. Purdue University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29