Plaque

Dublin Core

Title

Plaque

Subject

Foundation of the Academy

Description

Following Christian Brother's dedication to universal education, Reverend James Maxwell, then also President of the Louisiana Territorial Legislature led a unanimous approval of the St. Genevieve Academy's charter in June 21, 1808.
Thus, creating St. Genevieve Academy as the first school incorporated by the US west of the Mississippi and the very first public institution of higher education created in the Louisiana Territory.

Creator

Amy Surak

Publisher

Manhattan College

Date

2019-1-18

Contributor

Ariana Kaleta

Rights

Manhattan College

Identifier

plaque, historical marker

Files

IMG_8193.jpg

Citation

Amy Surak, “Plaque,” Manhattan College Omeka , accessed November 8, 2024, https://omeka-pilot.manhattan.edu/items/show/190.