Jacksonville State University - Jacksonville, AL
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Lat34North
N 33° 49.376 W 085° 45.913
16S E 614268 N 3743208
Traces the origin of the Jacksonville State University. Located on University Circle west of North Pelham Road (State Highway 21), Jacksonville, Alabama.
Waymark Code: WMF4W1
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 08/23/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Thorny1
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Jacksonville State University

This Educational Center of Northeast Alabama Traces its Origin to
Jacksonville Male Academy 1836
Jacksonville Female Academy 1837
Calhoun College 1871
Calhoun Grange College 1878
State Normal School 1883
State Teachers College 1929
Jacksonville State College 1957
Jacksonville State University 1966

Erected February 22, 1983 in observance of the Institution’s Centennial Celebration

Jacksonville State University web site.
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Marker Name: Jacksonville State University

Marker Type: Urban

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Date Dedicated / Placed: 2/22/1983

Marker Number: Not listed
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