Lincoln in Lancaster County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The University of Nebraska

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 27, 2022

1. The University of Nebraska Marker

Inscription. Chartered as a Land-Grant institution by the first regular session of the State Legislature on February 15, 1869, the University opened its doors to 20 collegiate students and 110 preparatory school pupils on September 7, 1871. Lincoln was then a raw prairie village of about 2,400 people.

University Hall, the original four-story building, stood on this site. Its lumber was hauled by wagon from Nebraska City; its brick made locally. It was finally razed in October, 1948.

Despite financial crises and ideological disputes, the University survived its early years and in 1886 inaugurated the first program of graduate instruction west of the Mississippi. Recognized for its high scholastic standards, the University was accorded membership in the Association of American Universities in 1908.

As a major institution of higher education, the University performed a key role in the early development of the State and continues now as a prime source of further Nebraska progress.

Erected by Historical Land Mark Council. (Marker Number 72.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is February 15, 1869.

Location. 40° 49.08′ N, 96° 42.324′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Nebraska, in

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Lancaster County. Marker can be reached from R Street near North 12th Street. The marker is located northwest of the Woods Art Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1140 R Street, Lincoln NE 68508, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Original Site of St. Paul Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lincoln's Founding Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mueller Tower at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mammuthus Columbi (approx. ¼ mile away); Hardy Building (approx. ¼ mile away); "America's Mission" (approx. ¼ mile away); Osborne Athletic Complex (approx. ¼ mile away); Huber Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 27, 2022

2. The University of Nebraska Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.