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Auburn University
Alabama’s Land-Grant University
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By Tim & Renda Carr, January 16, 2011 | |
| | | 1. Auburn University Marker | | |
Inscription. This title given by Legislature in 1960 followed start of second century of growth in diverse services to state, nation. This act confirmed name “Auburn” used popularly from its founding by Methodists as East Alabama Male College in 1856. Methodists deeded college to State in 1872 to become under the Land Grant Act, Agricultural & Mechanical College of Alabama. In 1899, with growth, name changed to Alabama Polytechnic Institute. “Owing much to the past, Auburn’s mission makes its greater debt ever to the future.”
Erected 1994 by Alabama Historical Association.
Location. 32° 36.254′ N, 85° 29.032′ W. Marker is in Auburn, Alabama, in Lee County. Marker is at the intersection of West Thach Avenue and Mell Street, on the right on West Thach Avenue. Click for map. Located near Ross Hall on the campus of Auburn University. Marker is in this post office area: Auburn University AL 36849, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. The Lathe (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Auburn University Chapel (about 700 feet away); Auburn - Alabama (approx. 0.2 miles away); Toomers Corner And The Bank Of Auburn (approx. 0.2 miles away); General James Henry Lane House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Noble Hall (approx. 2.7 miles away); Boom and Change (approx. 6.7 miles away); Loachapoka Historic District (approx. 6.7 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Auburn. |
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By Tim & Renda Carr, January 16, 2011 | |
| | | 2. Auburn University Marker along West Thach Avenue | | |
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By Tim & Renda Carr, January 16, 2011 | |
| | | 3. Auburn University Marker In Front Of Ross Hall | | |
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By Tim & Renda Carr | |
| | | 4. Auburn University Sign In Front of Samford Hall | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on January 19, 2011, by TRCP Alliance of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 385 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 19, 2011, by TRCP Alliance of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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