Union University
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N 35° 40.310 W 088° 51.648
16S E 331588 N 3949146
Union University
Waymark Code: WM13QK
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 01/05/2007
Views: 35
Union University is an heir of West Tennessee College, chartered in 1844; its predecessor Jackson Male Academy established in 1823; and Union University, a Baptist College in Murfreesboro chartered in 1842. In 1873, the colleges merged in Jackson to form a regional university, Southwestern Baptist University. In 1907, because of continued alumni links, the name was changed to Union University. In 1975, the campus moved to its present location. Union University is the oldest institution affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.
Marker Name: Union University
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number: 4D 52
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Tennessee Historical Commission
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