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Jefferson College

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Site of Jefferson College and the founding of Phi Gamma Delta, built in 1788 by John McMillan. The school was founded at the old log college building in 1795. In 1908, the commemorative plaque was added.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(A6)02869

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011FDB
Legacy ID
WHi 76019

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