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.
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
Citation
Amy Surak, “Plaque,” Manhattan College Omeka , accessed September 21, 2024, https://omeka-pilot.manhattan.edu/items/show/190.