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Southwestern University Cullen Building Built in 1898
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The History of Southwestern University

Although officially chartered as Southwestern University in 1875, the school’s roots extend back to 1840, making it the oldest institution of higher learning in Texas.

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Dallas Hall at SMU
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The History of Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University was chartered on April 17, 1911 by the United Methodist Church. Classes were planned to officially begin in 1913, but construction delays

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Old Main Building at SHSU
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The History of Sam Houston State University

Originally chartered as the Sam Houston Normal Institute, Sam Houston State University was established in 1879 by the 16th Texas Legislature. It is located at

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Rusk Building at SFA in 1926
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The History of Stephen F. Austin State University

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) is a public university located in Nacogdoches, Texas. It was founded as a teachers’ college in 1923 and named

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Rice University Campus in 1912
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The History of Rice University

The Rice University first opened in 1912 after the murder of its namesake William Marsh Rice. But the saga of the school’s opening extends back

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The History of Prairie View A&M University

Prairie View A&M University, the second oldest public institution of higher education in Texas, originated in the Texas Constitution of 1876. On August 14of that

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The History of Washington on the Brazos Texas

Washington, better known as Washington-on-the-Brazos, is best known as the location of the drafting and signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence. As the meeting

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The History of Victoria Texas

Victoria is located on the Guadalupe River not far from the Texas coast. The town became the hub of the De Leon Colony, founded by

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The History of Velasco Texas

Velasco, located at the mouth of the Brazos River, is one of the oldest towns in Texas. In 1821, the schooner Lively brought the first of Austin’s

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The History of San Felipe de Austin, Texas

San Felipe de Austin was the site on the Brazos River chosen as the headquarters of the colony of Stephen F. Austin. As such, it became

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